Vacancy title:
Senior Medical Specialist – General Surgeon

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare, Civil & Government, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
County Government of Tharaka Nithi

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 14 2026

Duty Station:
Tharaka Nithi County | Tharaka Nithi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• 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;
• Must have completed a Masters Degree in Surgery from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
• Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Responsibilities or duties

The General Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

• Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illnesses, diseases and injuries;
• Provide Surgical services;
• Operate surgical clinics;
• Supervise the implementation of care and treatment plans by other medical personnel;
• Conduct medical education and research activities in clinical area of work;
• Participate in the development of procedures for the department;
• Make decisions regarding work processes based on established guidelines;
• Prioritize and organize work to meet changing conditions and any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time;
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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.

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.

NOTE: COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS ONLY DONE THROUGH THE OFFICE MOBILE PHONE NO. 0748 087375.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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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 the deadline by 5.00 pm.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY

P.O. BOX 10-60406

KATHWANA

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