Vacancy title:
Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/ Medical Specialist I – Human Pathologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
County Government of Nyeri

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 29 2026

Duty Station:
Nyeri | Nyeri

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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County Government of Nyeri

Welcome to Nyeri County. A leading giant in food production and a key player for the central tourism circuit.

Responsibilities or duties

• Perform grossing, microscopy examination, and reporting of surgical specimens and biopsies.
• Undertake cytopathology including FNAC procedures and reporting.
• Interpret Immunohistochemistry and support molecular testing where available.
• Ensure quality assurance.
• SOP compliance and participation in EQA schemes.
• Contribute to laboratory accreditation, audits and continuous improvement.
• Participate in MDT tumour board and clinical-pathological meetings.
• Perform autopsies both clinical and forensic, with court attendance when summoned.
• Participate in appointed hospital committees.
• Teach and mentor trainees.
• Undertaking health research; and analyzing medical reports.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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

Requirements for Appointment

A candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID).
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach evidence).
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Masters’ degree in Pathology.
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.

Experience needed

• At least one (1) year experience (Attach evidence).

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

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable.

Note:

Interested applicants are required to submit/ post a duly filled Employment Application Form. The form can be accessed on the County website: www.nyeri.go.ke.

Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above-provided address and cellphone.

The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and appointments. Any request for payment or favor should therefore be reported to the police for appropriate action.

The County Government of Nyeri is an equal-opportunity employer.

People with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Board.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be received on or before 29th September 2026, at 5.00pm.

Interested applicants are required to submit/ post a duly filled Employment Application Form. The form can be accessed on the County website: www.nyeri.go.ke.

THE SECRETARY

NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OFFICES

P.O. BOX 90-10100

NYERI

CELL PHONE: 0745342000

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