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Kakamega County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It borders Vihiga County to the south, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma County to the North and Nandi County to the East. The county covers an area of 3050.3 Km2 (Kakamega CDP, 2013). The altitude of the county is between 1,240 metres and 2,000 metres above sea level.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Salary Scale: Kshs. 47,780 x 2,170 – 49,950 x 2,550 – 52,500 x 2,650 – 55,150 x 2,750 – 57,900 x
2,920 – 60,820 x 3,080 – 63,900 p.m.
Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities
will entail:
- 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 medical records, health information and data;
- Counseling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement;
- Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns;
and
- Preparing requisite documents for registration.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from an institution
recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
- Successfully completed one(1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
- Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
- Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution; and
- Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation
Department (CID).
- Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.
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Job Group CPSB 09
Salary Scale: Ksh. 37,070 x 1,470 – 38,540 x 1,520 – 40,060 x 1,710 – 41,770 x 1,910 – 43,680 x
2,000 – 45,680 x 2,100 – 47,780 x 2,170 –49,950 p.m.
Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under
guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include;
- Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an
outpatient or inpatient health facility;
- Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
- Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
- Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;
- Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
- Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skills;
- Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee
meetings; and
- Collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;
- Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council
- Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
- Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
- Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.
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Job Group CPSB 11
Salary Scale: Ksh. 24,580 x 1,070 – 25,650 x 1,080 – 26,730 x 1,110 – 27,840 x 1,130 – 28,970 x 1,200 –
30,170 x 1,260 – 31,430 x 1,330 – 32,760 p.m.
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 health care services including integrated Management of
Childhood illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing
health education and counselling 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.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- 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;
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
- Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation
Department (CID).
- Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.
Method of Application
All applicants MUST submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae,
Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, Valid Clearance
from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and any other supporting documents. The positions
applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 458-50100
KAKAMEGA
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at the County Public Service Board’s Reception located at
Former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.
All applications should reach this office on or before 8th November, 2019
County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female Candidates and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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