Medical Officer (7 Posts)

The County Government of Kitui is seeking to recruit seven (7) qualified individuals for the position of Medical Officer. This is a crucial role within the county health services, ensuring quality medical care and contributing to the training of junior staff. The position is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.

Salary Scale and Terms of Service

• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Salary Scale (Monthly): Ksh. 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Diagnosing, caring for, and treating diseases.
• Performing medical and surgical procedures.
• Preparing and responding effectively to medical emergencies and disasters.
• Participating in the management of medicines, medical instruments, and equipment.
• Providing essential health education.
• Maintaining medical records, health information, and data.
• Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement.
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students, and clinical officer interns.
• Preparing requisite documents for registration.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen.
2. Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
3. Have successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution.
4. Possess a valid Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
5. Hold a Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.