Vacancy title:
Medical Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Mandera County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 22 2026

Duty Station:
Mandera | Mandera

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Mandera County continued to register positive progress anchored on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite challenges and the devastating effects of climate change, which saw prolonged dry spells followed by heavy rains and flooding.Floods displaced families, washed away crops and farming infrastructure and cut off roads. The resilience of our people was put to the test afresh.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases
• Performing medical and surgical procedures.
• Preparing and responding to medical emergencies and disasters.
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instrument and equipment.
• Provide the necessary guidance, training and development of support professional and technical staff in clinical practice.
• Plan and manage county level health care programmes directed towards the improvement of health services.

Requirement for Appointment

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Be registered and in good standing with the Kenya Medical Practitioner and Dentist Board;
• Valid practicing Licence from Medical Practitioner and Dentist Board;
• Demonstrated a good understanding of the County Governments Mandate, Health Policies.
• Be proficient in computer skills.
• Have capacity to multitask within strict timeliness with minimum supervision.
• At least two (2) years working experience.
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services

Additional Notes

Member of the Audit Committee shall be appointed for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term only.

Remuneration: This is not a salaried position; Allowances applicable shall be determined by the salaries and remuneration commission.

A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Chair or a member of Audit Committee if the persons: -

Is present or past employee of the County Government of Mandera.

Have served as an employee or an agent of a business organization which has carried out business with County Government of Mandera for the last two years

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicant should fill in Mandera County employment application form and attach copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity card; the form can be downloaded from Mandera County Website.

Incomplete application form will not be accepted and giving false information in the application form will lead to automatic disqualification. The Board will not accept any other form of application except Mandera County Government employments application form.

Mandera County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and corruption free entity.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side with the position applied for and vacancy number on or before 22nd September, 2026 at 4.00pm to.

The Secretary,

Mandera County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 356-70300,

Mandera.

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