Latest Recruitment at Ministry of Health - 1119 Positions

No of Positions: FIVE (5) POSTS  -   V/NO. 33/2020
 
Salary Scale:  Kshs. 85, 110 p.m -  Ksh 119, 730 p.m. (CSG 7/ JG ‘P’)   
 
Requirement for appointment  For appoint to this grade an officer must have

• a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.CH.B) degree from an  institution recognized by the Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board; 
• a Masters degree in Epidemiology from a recognized institution;
• a registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board; and
• a valid Practising license from Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board.

 
NOTE:   Certificate in Senior |Management Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks  from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
 
Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entails undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including: 

• clerking, investigating, and managing patient;
• conducting  weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• performing emergency surgeries; 
• working with Medical specialists in wards , theaters, and clinics;
• undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post postmortem; 
• undertaking medical examinations; 
• respond to intern calls training and supervising Medical Officer (Intern) and other student;
• ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit  the customer and service provider; and
•   preparing medical reports.

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No of Positions: FORTY SEVEN (47) POSTS - V/NO.34/2020
 
Salary Scale:     Kshs. 85, 110 p.m  -   Ksh 119, 730 p.m.  (CSG6/JG ‘P’)
 
Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.CH.B) degree from an  institution recognized Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board;
• a Masters degree in Anaesthesia from a recognized University.
• a registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
• a Valid practising license from Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board.

NOTE:   Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks  from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendation; 
• undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking investigating, and managing patient; conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• managing health facilities at various tiers in communities; 
• responding to intern call; training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers (Intern) and other student; 
• performing emergency surgeries, undertaking medical examinations and preparing medical Board Proceedings; 
• carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the customer and service provider; and 
• conducting disease surveillance; prevention and control; carrying out health education and promotion; and preparing medical reports.

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No of Positions: TWENTY FIVE (25) POSTS -  V/NO.35/2020                         

Salary Scale:         Kshs. 85, 110 p.m Ksh 119, 730 p.m.   (CSG6/JG ‘P’)
 
Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.CH.B) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board;
• a Masters degree in Medicine /Internal Medicine from a recognized University; 
• a registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• a valid practising license from Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board;

NOTE:   Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks      from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

• Duties and responsibilities:  Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
• reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendation; undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking investigating, and managing patient; 
• conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• managing health facilities at various tiers in communities; 
• responding to intern call; training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers (Intern) and other student;
• performing emergency surgeries, undertaking medical examinations and preparing medical Board Proceedings; 
• carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment;
• ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the customer and service provider; 
• conducting disease surveillance; prevention and control; carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• preparing medical reports

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No of Positions: ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHT (188) POSTS 

V/NO. 36/2020                                                                   

Salary Scale:    Kshs. 47,780 p.m Ksh 82,330 p.m.   -  (CSG 8/ JG ‘N’)
 
Requirements for Appointment: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a  Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degree(M.B;Ch.B. 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; and
• registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entails; 

• diagnosing, caring and treating Diseases ,
• performing medical and surgical procedures, 
• preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters,
• participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment, providing health Education ,
• maintaining Health Medical Records, health information and data, 
• counseling patients and their relatives  on diagnosis and bereavement; 
• teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns and preparing requisite documents for registration.

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No of Positions: 47

V/NO.37/2020
 
Salary Scale:     Kshs. 47,780 p.m Ksh 82,330 p.m.   -   (CSG 8/ JG ‘N’)

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree from an institution recognized by Pharmacy and Poisons Board; successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; and
• registration Certificate of by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entails; 

• screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience; 
• preparation and dispensing of medicines according to good dispensing practices and counselling of patients on use of medicines;
• making of 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 relevant inventory management records and registers. 

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No of Positions: NINETY FOUR   (94) POSTS  - V/NO.38/2020                                                                 
 
 Salary Scale:     Kshs 85,110 – Kshs.119, 730 p.m. (CSG 7/ JG ‘P’)
 
Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution; 
• a Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine (Anesthesia). 
• A Certificate of Registration by Clinical Officers’ Council.

NOTE:    Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
 
Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common  ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
• implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;  
• guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues; 
• sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health; 
• carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill; 
• collecting and compiling clinical data; and 
• referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.

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No of Positions: FIVE (5) POSTS V/NO.39/2020                                                                                                       

Basic Salary Scale         : Kshs 37,070 – Kshs.49, 950 p.m.   (CSG 10/JG ‘K’)
 
 Requirement for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in Field Epidemiology course lasting not less than three months;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; 
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan;  
• performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
• assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient; 
• creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient; 
• carrying out patient audits to improve client/patient care; 
• collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client/patient and their families;  (vii) carrying out therapeutic communication with the patient/client;
• conducting community health risk assessment and providing outcome based interventions; 
• documenting interventions and nursing outcomes; 
• participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures; and 
• diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary

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 No of Positions: TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE (235) POSTS V/NO.40/2020                                                                                  
 
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 24, 580 – Ksh.32, 760 p.m.   - (CSG 12/JG ‘H’)                          

Requirement for Appointment

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

• a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;  
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; 
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;  

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: 

• assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;. providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counseling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• referring patients and clients appropriately; 
• facilitating patients' admission and initiating discharge plans; 
• maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care; 
• ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data.

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No of Positions: NINETY FOUR (94) POSTS    V/NO.41/2020                                                                                       
 
Salary Scale:   Kshs. 85, 110 p.m Ksh 119, 730 p.m.  -   (CSG12/JG ‘P’)
 
Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy or its equivalent qualification form a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration form the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);
• Current Certificate of Practice from Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);

NOTE: Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks   from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
 
Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level entail;-

•  treating and rehabilitating patients/clients using Physiotherapy interventions i.e. electrotherapy, manipulative therapy/technology, exercise therapy among others in clinical areas and the community; 
• planning and organizing group Physiotherapy treatment/sessions for patients and clients; evaluating treatment outcomes for review, placement, referral or discharge;  
• initiating community disability  assessment outreach programs;
• liaising with other stakeholders in providing appropriate advice to patients/clients on exercise, posture and movement; 
• providing health promotion and education to patients/clients on neuromusculoskeletal disorders and health;
• maintaining an up-to-date data base for Physiotherapy services for input in to the integrated health information system;
• inducting students on practical training on physiotherapy services;
• requisitioning and ensuring availability and proper utilization of Physiotherapy supplies and equipment as well as giving support and health education to patients and relatives in hospital; analyzing data and preparing reports; and 
• coaching and mentoring of staff.

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No of Positions: FIVE (5) POSTS V/NO. 42/2020
 
Salary Scale:    Kshs 37,070 – Kshs.49, 950 p.m.   -   (CSG10/ JG ‘K’)
 
Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a  Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution; 
• Certificate in Field Epidemiology course lasting not less than three months;
• Certificate of Competence from the Association of Public Health Officers.  

Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• identifying environmental health issues at community level; 
• compiling and maintaining up to date records of services rendered; 
• assessing health needs of the community; implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community;
• sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures; and 
• compiling data on disease trends.

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 No of Positions: ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR (134) POSTS V/NO.43/2020                                                                                              
 
Basic Salary Scale:   Kshs 30, 170 – Kshs.40, 060 p.m. -   (CSG11/JG ‘J’)

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Degree in Psychology or Health/Medical Psychology, Counselling Psychology  from a recognized institution;  
• Registration with the relevant professional regulatory bodies; and
• One year internship practice in a health facility under supervision of a senior psychologist/ registered mental health professional.

Duties and responsibilities:
 
Duties at this level will entail; 

• conducting psychological assessment and diagnosis of the clients and providing intervention and possible referrals; and
• keeping appropriate records.

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No of Positions: FIVE (5) POSTS  V/NO.44/2020                       
 
Salary Scale:   Kshs 37,070 – Kshs.49, 950 p.m. -    (CSG10/JG ‘K’)
 
Requirements for appointment:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board;  
• Certificate in Field Epidemiology course lasting not less than three months;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB); 
• Valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board.  

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail: 

• receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens;
• preparing clients for collection of specimens;
• receiving, collecting, labelling and registering patients specimens; 
• preparing laboratory reagents; 
• examining specimens; writing and recording results; 
• preparing stains and reagents;
• recruiting and preparing bleeding of blood donors for transfusion  services;  

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No of Positions: TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE (235) POSTS  V/NO.45/2020 
 
Salary Scale:   Kshs 24, 580 – Kshs.32, 760 p.m.  - (CSG 12/JG ‘H’)
 
Requirements for Appointment: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution; 
• Registration Certificate issued by the Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist board of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist board of Kenya;  

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- 

• coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections; 
• Preparing work plans and programs for laboratory activities;
• submitting samples to reference laboratories and institutes for further analysis; 
• preparing laboratory manuals and quality specifications;
• carrying out efficacy tests; 
• initiating requisition proposals and undertaking technical evaluation for laboratory supplies/equipment and formulating technical laboratory standards.
• performing blood grouping  and storing blood products to peripheral health facilities; and
• processing the specimen according to the specified Standards Operating Procedures (SOP).

Please Note:

Candidates are required to attach copies of :-

• Academic and Professional Certificates 
• Current Practicing License
• Certificate of Registration to relevant professional body
• Only shortlisted and successful  candidates will be contacted
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews

THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL KENYANS.  PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZE AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.