Tharaka Nithi County Careers

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;
•  A Masters Degree in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time.

Duties and responsibilities:
The Orthopaedic Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Conduct weekly Orthopaedic outpatient clinics;
•  Conduct weekly major ward rounds;
•  Conduct Orthopaedic related surgical operations;
•  Respond to Orthopaedic related emergencies;
•  Interpret diagnostic tests such as CT Scans, MRIs, X-Rays etc;
•  Prescribe and administer medications as appropriate;
•  Supervise and train junior doctors, Interns and medical students;
•  Keep and update patients’ medical record/notes;
•  Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical team;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time.

Duties and responsibilities

The Physician will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Formulation, implementation and review of all health policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and protocols;
•  Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
•  Undertaking ‘Second-on-Call’ duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients;
•  Conducting weekly clinics;
•  Conducting research and clinical audits;
•  Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students;
•  Undertaking medico-legal duties;
•  Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board proceedings;
•  Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the client and service provider;
•  Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control; and
•  Carrying out health education and promotion;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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;
•  A Masters degree in the field of Field Epidemiology from a university recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:

The Epidemiologist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Provide authoritative advice to National Public Health Authorities and lead the epidemiological work of the County Office that underpins policy formulation;
•  Support relevant teams on building core capacities for surveillance, early detection, verification and rapid response to epidemics and other public health events of International concern, as required in the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005;
•  Ensure that the County has access to all relevant existing county- specific health-related data. This includes National and Sub- National datasets, such as demographics of populations affected by specific diseases (relevant age, gender, etc.) and time trends.
• Analyze such data sets to provide additional insights on the country’s health context and epidemiological situation;
•  Serve as focal person for all internal and external requests related to country-specific data. As needed, ensure government agreement for the use and dissemination of such data;
•  Assist the government and relevant institutions on the enhancement of national capacities in epidemic and disease- trends’ forecasting and detection systems, including epidemiology and laboratory surveillance for monitoring and evaluating the core surveillance and real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data;
•  Lead and coordinate the development of training courses for public health professionals on epidemiological surveillance, outbreak investigation, and/or the improvement of related data management;
•  Collaborate with Health Emergency teams to promote County’s position and successfully influence national health authorities to develop infection prevention and control programmes in health care facilities, including (where and when required) focusing on preparedness and response to epidemics and pandemics;
•  Participate, as needed, in risk assessments for unusual health events;
•  Collaborate with relevant authorities on the development and maintenance of a national system for comprehensive data collection and trend analysis of public health events;
•  Play a lead role in the analysis, interpretation, and knowledge building of surveillance data (including virological data) through County and peer-reviewed publications and media;
•  Encourage collaboration and develop innovative advocacy initiatives and project proposals for joint action and resource mobilization to augment national, operational responses to public health events;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory from a recognized institution;
•  Be registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
•  Possess a valid Practicing License from KMLTTB;
•  Must be computer literate.

Duties and responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Technologists shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Offering Medical Laboratory Services depending on the level of care deployed;
•  Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
•  Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
•  Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
•  Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
•  Collecting and compiling data for research on Laboratory services issues;
•  Ordering and monitoring usage of Laboratory commodities;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B. Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
•  Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
•  Registration certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
•  A valid license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
•  Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and responsibilities

The Pharmacist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
•  Preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and counselling patients on use of medicines;
•  Making extemporaneous preparations;
•  Participating in ward rounds;
•  Identifying medicinal gaps and challenges; maintaining a daily activity log book for recording all activities undertaken;
•  Recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medicinal conditions and making necessary referrals;
•  Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers; and
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Surgery from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical Specialist by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.

Duties and responsibilities:

The General Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illnesses, diseases and injuries;
•  Provide Surgical services;
•  Operate surgical clinics;
•  Supervise the implementation of care and treatment plans by other medical personnel;
•  Conduct medical education and research activities in clinical area of work;
•  Participate in the development of procedures for the department;
•  Make decisions regarding work processes based on established guidelines;
•  Prioritize and organize work to meet changing conditions and any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

All applications accompanied by a copy of National ID card, detailed CV, copies of all relevant academic certificates and other testimonials 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 15th December, 2023.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY

P.O. BOX 10-60406

KATHWANA

Applications to be hand delivered to THARAKA NITHI COUNTY Headquarters 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.

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted 

Requirements for Appointment

•  Be a Kenyan Citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Be a holder of Masters’ degree in a Medical Discipline recognized in Kenya;
•  Certificate of registration from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
•  Valid Practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners andDentists Council;
•  At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at senior level of management;
•  Have capacity to undertake multiple tasks within strict timelines;
•  Possess strategic and analytical skills with a deep understandingof the strategic and operational;
•  Understands Kenya National and County Health Systems;
•  Satisfies conditions spelt out in Chapter 6 of the KenyanConstitution;
•  Has demonstrated a high degree of Administrative capability, technical and professional competence;

Duties and Responsibilities

The Overall duties will be:

•  To provide visionary leadership and direction to the organization and to ensure hospital policies and mandates are implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan;
•  To formulate strategies and operational plans, lead teams for high performance and innovation;
•  To ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the hospitals’ mandate and strategic objectives;
•  To ensure that the hospitals’ strategic plans are implemented efficiently, the performance contract objectives and targets are negotiated, achieved and reported in time and annual operational plan and budgets prepared and submitted in compliance with statutory requirements;
•  To oversee and direct the development and implementation of the hospital’s strategic initiative and capacity building in line with goals and aspirations of Kenya's vision 2030 and the national health sector strategic plans;
•  To provide the needed transformational leadership of Chuka County Referral Hospital to meet citizens’ expectation in line with the new Constitution of Kenya;
•  To initiate, establish, strengthen and oversee inter institutional collaborations and strategic partnerships for realization of the hospitals mandate and strategic objectives;
•  To ensure the hospital staff remain motivated to discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently and in compliance with the Human Resource Management policies and practices;
•  To establish and sustain effective relationship with the Chuka County Referral Hospital Management Committee, the Government, parent Ministry, regulatory bodies, partners, collaborators, funding agencies, the media, other stakeholders, and staff in the interest of the hospital and its clientele;
•  To promote a culture of compliance with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate governance principles and best practices in the hospital;
•  To perform any other responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Chuka County Referral Hospital Management Committee in line with the hospital mandate.

All applications accompanied by a copy of National ID card, detailed CV, copies of all relevant academic certificates and other testimonials 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 15th December, 2023.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY

P.O. BOX 10-60406

KATHWANA

Applications to be hand delivered to THARAKA NITHI COUNTY Headquarters 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.

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted 

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB;Ch.B.) from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Ear, Nose and ThroatSurgery (ENT) from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitionerby Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.

Duties and responsibilities

The ENT Surgeon will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Performs professional duties in surgery Otorhinolaryngology including various ENT/ Head and Neck;
•  Provides consultation to other physicians when the problems fall into the field of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery, and require the attention of a specialist. This includes diagnosis and treatment of patient’s primary problems in this area;
•  Complete medical records promptly indicating diagnosis, treatment, and future courses of Records must conform to established requirements;
•  Participates in all group conferences requiring the viewpoint and opinions of this specialty regarding difficult medical conditions;
•  Collaborates with other departmental personnel in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care;
•  Is responsible for the operation of approved curative-preventive programs as they relative to his particular area of specialization. 
•  Monitor work of other assigned staff to the Otorhinolaryngology Service for quality, quantity, correctness, etc., demonstrating procedures or recommending additional training as need arises.
•  Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

All applications accompanied by a copy of National ID card, detailed CV, copies of all relevant academic certificates and other testimonials 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 15th December, 2023.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY

P.O. BOX 10-60406

KATHWANA

Applications to be hand delivered to THARAKA NITHI COUNTY Headquarters 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.

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted 

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) from university recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a university recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• The Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
•  Provide facility Leadership and Management for the County Hospitals;
•  Develop and plan projects and activities geared towards provision of quality Obstetric and Gynecological care and ensure their implementation;
•  Maintain confidentiality of patient information and management;
•  Provide guidance on best practices for the facilities;
•  Provide OB-GYN consultation for women of all ages requiring specialized care from County Hospitals;
•  Lead Sexual Reproductive Health projects within the organization including cervical cancer management, teenage Sexual Reproductive Health management and Maternal, Newborn and child health services;
•  Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures and manuals are up to date and are adhered to;
•  Provide timely monthly and quarterly reports to the County Health Management;
•  Monitor program performance and inform areas of learning for continuous quality improvement;
•  Develop and monitor facility budgets and revenues and provide quarterly financial reports;
•  Organize Continuous Medical Education sessions for Medics in all the Centers;
•  Available at any time in case of emergencies;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

All applications accompanied by a copy of National ID card, detailed CV, copies of all relevant academic certificates and other testimonials 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 15th December, 2023.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY

P.O. BOX 10-60406

KATHWANA

Applications to be hand delivered to THARAKA NITHI COUNTY Headquarters 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.

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted