Vacancy title:
Optometrist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Narok County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 27 2026

Duty Station:
Narok Town | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Narok County Government was formed by the County Governments Act of 2012 as prescribed in the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. It is one of the 47 devolved units situated in the Great Rift Valley in the Southern part of the Country where it boarders the republic of Tanzania. Narok County has its headquarters in Narok Town, off Narok Nakuru Road. Narok County comprises of six (6) sub-counties namely: Narok North, Narok West, Narok East, Narok South, Transmara East and Transmara West.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. The officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• capturing patient’s bio data;
• taking history of patients;
• obtaining patient informed consent before offering any treatment;
• undertaking glazing and fitting of spectacles;
• diagnosing and treating eye patients;
• detecting patients with low vision and binocular vision anomaly;
• prescribing pharmacological therapy to treat ocular diseases and injury;
• reviewing and following up on patients treatment and progress;
• undertaking investigations to make further patient diagnosis;
• developing and implementing patient treatment plan;
• referring and receiving patients appropriately;
• creating awareness on eye health and care;
• prescribing soft contact lenses;
• dispensing soft contact lenses;
• compiling research data;
• updating information on ophthalmic/optical equipment and appliances;
• updating inventory in the optical shop; and
• preparing reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Optometry, Optometry and Vision Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Registration with the relevant regulatory body; and
• Valid Practicing Licence.

Additional Notes

Persons with Disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original and copies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card;
• Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts that are certified by the issuing institution
• A Certificate of Good Conduct from National Police.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications in writing by completing one (1) Application for Employment Form serial number NRK-CPSB (3) (REVISED 2025). The Application Form can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website http://www.narok.go.ke.

Please note:

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the Application Form;
• All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled in the Form.
• Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the Board’s Official phone number; +254717968089
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Applications should reach the Board by close of business on or before 27th October, 2026 addressed to:

BOARD SECRETARY/CEO
NAROK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
NOOLMONGI BUILDING
MAU- NAROK ROAD,
NAROK TOWN
P.O BOX 545-20500 NAROK.

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