Vacancy title:
Medical Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
County Government of Tharaka Nithi

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 29 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Tharaka Nithi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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 the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Must have a Valid Practicing License;
• Demonstrable skills and experience in various clinical areas with atleast three (3) years experience
• 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; viii.
• 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;
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment
• 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

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.

How to Apply

• 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 29th July, 2025. 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.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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