Vacancy title:
Clinical Officers (Critical Care)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Education, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kirinyaga

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 8 2026

Duty Station:
Kirinyaga | Kirinyaga

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

CLINICAL OFFICERS (CRITICAL CARE)

Job Group: CPSB ‘08’ — 2 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/CO/CC/8/08/26
Terms of Service: Contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU) and Emergency Department;
• Undertaking initial assessment, resuscitation, diagnosis and management of critically ill patients;
• Monitoring vital signs, interpreting arterial blood gases, ECG and other critical care parameters;
• Instituting and managing mechanical ventilation, airway management and intubation where necessary;
• Participating in ward rounds, patient reviews and developing treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams;
• Performing emergency procedures including CPR, central line insertion, chest tube insertion under supervision;
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory and imaging investigations;
• Maintaining accurate, detailed and up-to-date patient records and reports in ICU/HDU;
• Ensuring strict infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in critical care units;
• Mentoring, training and supervising students and junior clinical officers/nurses attached to the unit;
• Participating in continuous medical education and quality improvement audits;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Be a holder of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Critical Care Medicine from a recognized institution (Kenya Medical Training College or equivalent);
• Have a Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers' Council (COC);
• Have a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers' Council;
• Have at least one (1) year of working experience in a busy ICU/HDU setting as a Critical Care Clinical Officer;
• Possess good knowledge in BLS, ACLS, and ATLS. Certification will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate understanding of National and County Health policies;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• 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: associate degree

Job application procedure

Application Details

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 TUESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

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)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

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