Openings at Bomet County

Responsibilities 
Reporting to the medical superintendent in charge, the specialist will: -

• 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 medical conditions and making necessary referrals;
• And making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers. 

Requirements 

• 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; 
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing dental care including: diagnosing common oral conditions, treating, prescribing and referring;
• Carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; 
• Prosthetics, and conservative dentistry; 
• Facilitating admission, disease investigations of patients, report writing and assisting in theatre activities; 
• Collecting information on dental health information system; 
• Organizing discharge summaries and follow-up of patients;
• Acting as the first on call on duty.

Requirements
For appointment to this job, a candidate should:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; 
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Nursing Officer in-Charge the officer will be: -

• Prepare cultures of tissue samples 
• Provide laboratory diagnostic services to ensure there is provision of quality health services in the County and sub-County health facilities. 
• Establish and monitor programs that ensure data accuracy 
• Microscopically examine slides of bodily fluids 
• Cross-match blood for transfusions 
• Chemically analyse blood or urine for toxic components 
• Analyse lab reports for accuracy 
• Operate and calibrate equipment 
• Deliver test results to physicians, researchers or patients 
• Collect and study blood samples to determine morphology 

Requirements 

• Certificate in medical laboratory sciences or any other equivalent qualifications from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board. 
• Have a Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician & Technologist Board. 
• Have a valid practicing license issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician & Technologist Board. 
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Facility –in- charge, the officer will: -

• Examining, diagnosing and treating patient’s common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility; 
• Implementing community health care activities and liaison with other health workers; 
• Guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on Health issues; 
• Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive promotional health services; 
• Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training skill; 
• Collecting and compiling clinical data; 
• Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facility. 

Requirements 

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officer’s Council; 
• A valid practicing license 
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure that there is an efficient supply of essential commodities and rational use of medicines in the county & Sub-county Health facilities. 
• Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate. 
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs. 
• Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests. 
• Fill bottles with prescribed medications and type and affix labels. 
• Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade candidate must have-: 

• Be a holder of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized training institution 
• Be registered and licensed by Pharmacy & Poisons Board. 
• A valid practicing license 
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Responsibilities
Reporting for day to day nursing services in the county and sub county health facilities: -

• Assessing community nutrition needs 
• Following-up on discharged casas from hospitals;
• Screening for deficiency diseases and chronic illnesses related to nutrition in a community setting and referring them to existing programs;
• Collecting data on nutrition and dietetics;
• Promoting baby friendly community initiatives;
• Conducting community growth, monitoring and promotion activities;
• Assisting in community interventions on diet and lifestyle disease prevention and control;
• Promoting optimal infant and young child feeding Programs;
• Assisting in running outpatient supplementary feeding programs and outpatient therapeutic feeding programs;
• Following-up and counselling of patients in home-based disease management;
• and carrying out nutrition health education

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Certificate in Community Nutrition from a recognized institution 
• Registration by the council of the Kenya Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND) 
• Competence in computer applications.

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Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, the officer will be: - 

• Prepare and serve food and drink, in accordance with the health and hygiene regulations to meet the daily needs of the patients.
• Serve food, clean tables, and perform general cleaning duties as required,
• Maintain the kitchens, bins, dining areas, floor areas, tables and all other catering related areas to high standard of cleanliness.
• iReport to the Catering Manager/Catering Supervisor any matters of concern which affects the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Perform any other duty that may be assign to her/him

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Food and Beverage from a recognized Institution
• Competence in computer applications
• Working experience of 3 years and above
• Able to work under pressure and to a tight schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all le vels

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Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Ophthalmologist in charge, the specialist will: - 

• This will be the entry and training grade. An officer at this level will be a member of a health team addressing the psychosocial effects as related to patients' diagnosis, prognosis and future resettlement, and counselling of patients especially in cases associated with pandemic diseases, Mental illness, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy etc.

Requirements 

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (plain) or its equivalent qualification;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Mental health or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Competence in computer applications

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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Lab-Officer in-Charge/ Facility- In – charge, the officer will:- 

• Initiate appropriate therapy intervention programs for patients & clients with disabilities in the Hospital and in the community. 
• Advise on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities; 
• Develop a rehabilitation programme to help rebuild lost skills and restore lost confidence;
• Advise on home and workplace environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access; 
• Teach anxiety management techniques; 
• Assist people to return to work; 
• Coach people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. in handling money and social interaction; mentoring people on how to control their own behaviour; 
• Liaising with other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers and architects, as well as patients' families, caregivers and employers; 
• writing reports and attending multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment; 
• Organize support and rehabilitation groups for caregivers and clients;
• Train students and supervise the work of occupational therapy assistants; 
• Manage caseload, prioritize needs, and complete administrative tasks such as patient and budgetary records.

Requirements 

• Be a holder of Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized training institution. 
• A registration Certificate from Kenya Occupational Therapists Association
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Lab-Technologist in-Charge/ Facility- In – charge, the officer will: - 

• Receiving of dead bodies from wards, public and police and delivering same to relatives/parents/police;
• Wrapping in mortuary sheets, labelling and storing of dead bodies in the Cold room of the mortuary;
• Keeping of appropriate registers for receipt and delivery of dead bodies at the mortuary;
• Washing, cleaning and disinfecting of mortuary equipment and instruments after post-mortem examinations;
• Embalming of bodies whenever required;
• Delivering of dead bodies after autopsies to relatives/parents/police
• Placing of dead bodies from wards and after autopsies in appropriate coffins whenever required.
• Assisting in post-mortems
• Proper cleanliness and upkeep of the Mortuary, cold room equipment, instrument;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements 
Be a Kenyan citizen.

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least mean grade D plain or its equivalent.
• Must have attended a minimum of three months training in embalming, mortuary science or funeral education from a recognized institution.
• Member of a registered funeral professional association
• Proficiency in Computer
• Minimum experience of 1 year.