Vacancy title:
Anesthesiologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kirinyaga

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 3 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/A/03/18/09/25

 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at the County General & Teaching Hospital.Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods.
• Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
• Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
• Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
• Examine patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
• Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
• Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
• Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers in the department;
• Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions;
• Managing anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures;
• Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
• Providing and maintaining life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery;
• Providing medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery;
• Instructing individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease;
• Scheduling and maintaining use of surgical suite, including operating, washup, waiting rooms and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment;
• Assisting with the management of day-to-day activities and prioritizing tasks;
• Attending and participating in a variety of meetings;
• Participating and assisting in Mass Casualty exercises/events; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• A Bachelor of medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Have a Master’s degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Valid practicing Certificate from the Medical practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government mandate, health policies as well as vision 2030.
• Should be proficient in computer skills.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and

Any other supporting documents.

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 260 - 10304
KUTUS

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke on or before MIDNIGHT OF  FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2025.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kirinyaga on cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke to apply

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