Requirements for appointment:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
(M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
- Have completed 12 months internship period;
- Registered as a Medical Practitioner by Medical Practitioners
and Dentist Council;
- Have a Valid Practicing License;
- Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
- Willing to undertake duties in any part of Tharaka Nithi
County as they will be assigned from time to time;
- Certificate in computer application skills from an institution
recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage
Duties and responsibilities:
The Medical Officer shall be responsible to the
employer and the supervisor for the following:
- Attending to patients in clerking, diagnoses, management and
follow- up;
- Performing medical and surgical procedures;
- Responding to emergencies and disasters;
- Providing health education;
- Maintaining medical records, health information and data;
- Counselling patients and relatives on diagnosis and
bereavement;
- Teaching and coaching Medical students, Medical Officer
Interns, Nursing students and Interns, Clinical Officer students and
interns;
- Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
How To Apply
Integrity Clearance
Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from
outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the
Commission of University Education.
Each application should be accompanied by some
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional
certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials
and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be submitted in sealed
envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to
reach the undersigned on or before 6th August, 2024 by 5.00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA
Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer
committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants
comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
