Mortician II (Morgue Attendant)

Role Overview\n\nThe Mortician II (Morgue Attendant) is responsible for the professional handling, preparation, and preservation of deceased persons. This role involves administrative tasks, technical mortuary procedures, and providing assistance during medical examinations and to bereaved families.\n\n### Duties and Responsibilities\n\n* Body Management: Picking bodies from wards and overseeing the formal admission of bodies to the mortuary.\n* Accurate recording and documenting of data related to admissions and releases.\n* Identifying medico-legal cases that require specific reporting or procedures.\n* Preparing bodies for burial, which includes embalming, body reconstruction, cleaning, and dressing.\n* Performing cosmetic tasks such as shaving, applying make-up, and plaiting hair as requested by families.\n* Assisting pathologists during autopsy and postmortem examinations.\n* Cleaning and maintaining the mortuary facility, equipment, and instruments used in procedures.\n* Assisting relatives in the identification of unknown bodies and providing professional support during the body collection process.\n\n### Requirements for Appointment\n\nTo be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:\n* Possess a Certificate in Mortuary Science lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution.\n* Hold a registration certificate from the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority.\n* Hold a valid practicing license from the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority.\n* A certificate in computer applications is considered an asset.\n\n### How to Apply\n\nInterested 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 form can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website: .\n\nApplications should reach the Board by close of business on or before 19th March, 2026 addressed to:\n\n\n\n\n\n