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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD


INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County
Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified serving officers in the Kakamega
County Government Public Service to fill the following vacant positions on promotion basis:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

1) POSITION; SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES/ MEDICAL SPECIALIST I, JOB GROUP CPSB 04
/‘Q’ – (5 POSTS)

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 99,900x5,050 – 104,910x5,240 – 110,150x5,500 – 115,650x5,780 – 121,430x6,070 –


127,500x6,370 – 133,870 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


i. Performing complex and advanced Clinical patient management in area of specialization including; - Internal
medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, ENT Surgery, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Anesthesia,
Pediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, Public Health or other specialist recognized by the Board;
ii. Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
iii. Managing health stores including essential medicines and or/plant and Equipment;
iv. Managing larger facilities/hospitals;
v. Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions;
vi. Developing medical standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
vii. Developing training curricular and Syllabi in collaboration with training institutions;
viii. Coordinating emergency response and Clinical care;
ix. Coordinating health projects and programs;
x. Managing health information systems;
xi. Carrying out health surveys and research ; and
xii. Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have;
i. Served as an Assistant Director Of Medical Services, Job Group CPSB 05/’P’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical
practitioners and Dentist Board;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Medicine ,Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic surgery, Dermatology,
Ear, Nose and Throat medicine, Microbiology, neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational
Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and child health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology,
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health Systems Management, Health
Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging

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Infectious diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical
practitioners and Dentists Board;
iv. Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
v. Valid practicing license from Medical practitioners and Dentists Board; and
vi. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution;
vii. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and
results.
2) POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE I, JOB GROUP CPSB 09 /‘K’ (65 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1, 470 – 39,740x1, 520 – 41,260x1, 710 -42,970x1, 920 – 44,890x2, 000 – 46,890x2,
110 -49,000x2, 170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


i. Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patients’ outcomes
ii. Diagnosing common health conditions;
iii. Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated management of Childhood illness (IMCI);
iv. Integrated management of Adolescents and Adulthood illness (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health;
v. Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
vi. Referring patients and clients appropriately;
vii. Facilitating patients admission and initiating discharge plans;
viii. Maintaining records on patients/clients health conditions and care;
ix. Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment
x. Collecting and collating data for research;
xi. Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individual reports;
xii. Conducting assessment of schools health needs;
xiii. Planning implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports; and
xiv. Identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Registered Nurse II, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered community nursing, Kenya Registered nursing,
Kenya registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery of Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental
Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
iii. Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya; and
iv. Valid practicing license from the Nursing council of Kenya.

3) POSITION: SENIOR ENROLLED NURSE II, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/‘K’ (35 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


i. Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;
ii. Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patient/client’s health needs;
iii. Providing health education and counselling on identified health socio-economic needs to patients/clients;
iv. Referring patients and clients appropriately;
v. Facilitating patients’ admission and discharge in a health facility;
vi. Making appropriate discharge plan for patients;
vii. Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
viii. Ensuring safe custody of in-patients’ belongings;
ix. Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;

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x. Conducting immunization, reproductive health;
xi. Guiding and orienting staff and students; and
xii. Carrying out health outreach activities.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Enrolled Nurse I, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Certificate in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya:- Enrolled Community Health
Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya enrolled Psychiatric Nurse/midwife from a recognized training
institution;
iii. Enrolled Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iv. Valid practicing license from nursing Council of Kenya; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

4) POSITION: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE, JOB GROUP CPSB 08/‘L’, (89 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 –
56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patients’ outcomes;
ii. Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated management of Childhood illness (IMCI),
Integrated management of Adolescents and Adulthood illness (IMAI),immunization and reproductive health;
iii. Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
iv. Referring patients and clients appropriately, facilitating patient’s admission and initiating discharge plans;
v. Maintaining records on patients/clients health conditions and care;
vi. Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment, conducting home visits;
vii. Conducting nursing teaching and assessment of nursing staff and students;
viii. Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individual reports;
ix. Conducting occupational health needs assessment and making appropriate recommendations; managing a
health service delivery unit;
x. Ensuring effective utilization and safety of assigned medical supplies and equipment; and
xi. Implementing recommendations of research findings for improvement of nursing care

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have;
i. Served in the grade of Registered Nurse I, Job Group CPSB 09/’K’for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered community nursing, Kenya Registered nursing,
Kenya registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery of Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental
Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
iii. Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya;
iv. Valid practicing license from the Nursing council of Kenya; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

5) POSITION: SENIOR ENROLLED NURSE I, JOB GROUP CPSB 08 ‘L’/ (30 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 –
56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;

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ii. Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patient/client’s health needs;
iii. providing health education and counselling on identified health socio-economic needs to patients/clients;
referring patients and clients appropriately;
iv. facilitating patients’ admission and discharge in a health facility;
v. ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
vi. ensuring safe custody of in-patients’ belongings;
vii. Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;
viii. conducting assessment of school health needs;
ix. planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
x. conducting occupational health needs assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating, making
recommendations and preparing periodic reports;
xi. providing appropriate healthcare services including immunization, reproductive health;
xii. guiding and orienting staff, students and health personnel; and
xiii. carrying out health outreach activities.

Requirements of appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Served in the grade of Senor Enrolled Nurse II, Job Group CPSB 09/’K’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Certificate in any of the following disciplines:- Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community; Health
Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya enrolled Psychiatric Nurse/midwife from a recognized training
institution;
iii. Enrolled Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iv. Valid practicing license from nursing Council of Kenya; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

6) POSITION: SENIOR REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER JOB GROUP - CPSB 08/’L ‘ (21 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 –
56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
ii. history taking, examining, diagnosing, treating and managing diseases and conditions in an outpatient or
inpatient health facility;
iii. sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
iv. providing clinical outreach and school health services;
v. coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
vi. carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill;
vii. guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
viii. assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;
ix. organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
x. conducting ward rounds, reviewing and making appropriate referrals;
xi. carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill;
xii. offering specialized clinical services including Ear, Nose and Throat/Audiology, Orthopedics and Trauma,
Child Health and Pediatrics, Reproductive Health, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Lungs and Skin, Dermatology
and Venereology; and
xiii. collecting and compiling clinical data.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Registered Clinical Officer I, Job Group CPSB 09/’K ’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
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ii. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized
institution;
iii. Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council; and;
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

7) POSITION: ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER I, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/’K’ - (40 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1, 470 – 39,740x1, 520 – 41,260x1, 710 -42,970x1, 920 – 44,890x2, 000 – 46,890x2,
110 -49,000x2, 170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment, where specific
duties and responsibilities will include:
i. mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health;
ii. carrying out immunization;
iii. defaulter tracing and reporting Tuberculosis and other immunizable diseases;
iv. identifying environmental health issues at community level;
v. implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
vi. implementing integrated mosquito control strategies;
vii. sitting of homesteads, pit latrines, grain stores, trading centres, emergency camps and giving advise on
vermin and rodent control;
viii. implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community;
ix. undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance at the health facility, hospital sanitation and health care
waste management;
x. issuing of intimation and statutory notices; and
xi. inspecting springs and wells to ensure that they are properly maintained and ensure safe sources of drinking
water.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Assistant Public Health Officer II, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a minimum period of three
(3) years
ii. Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

8) POSITION: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/ ‘K’ - (13 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale::Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment specific duties
and responsibilities will include;
i. mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental Health; carrying out
immunizations;
ii. defaulter tracing and reporting of Tuberculosis and other immunizable diseases;
iii. referring health cases to relevant health facilities;
iv. identifying environmental health issues at household level;
v. organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues;
vi. maintaining and updating records of public health data;
vii. assessing health needs of the community;
viii. sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures;

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ix. inspecting homesteads, markets, commercial premises, trading centres to ensure that general cleanliness
and sanitary requirements are maintained; and
x. issuing of intimation and statutory notices.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Public Health Assistant I, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Certificate in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Technology from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

9) POSITION: SENIOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 08/’L’ (7 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 –
56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens;
ii. preparing clients for collection of specimens; receiving, collecting, labelling and registering specimens;
iii. disaggregating specimens for processing and analysis;
iv. preparing reagents, stains and blood products;
v. supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
vi. maintaining equipment and reagents for vector insecticides application, monitoring and evaluation;
vii. preparing media for culture and sensitivity testing;
viii. examining specimens for quality;
ix. writing and recording of laboratory findings and results;
x. dispatching laboratory results for use in clinical management;
xi. collecting and analyzing data;
xii. processing the specimen according to the specific standard operating procedures (SOP);
xiii. mentoring and coaching trainees on practical attachment; and
xiv. preparing periodical reports.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Medical Laboratory Technologist I, Job Group CPSB 09/’K ’ for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized
by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board;
iii. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
(KMLTTB);
iv. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

10) POSITION; DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES/SENIOR MEDICAL SPECIALIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 03 ‘R’
(14 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale::Ksh. 121,430 x 6,070 – 127,500 x 6,370 – 133,870 x 6,570 – 140,440 x 6,770 – 147,210 x 6,960 -
154,170 x 7,160 – 161,330 x 7,810 – 169,140 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Performing complex and advanced Clinical patient management in area of specialization including; - Internal
medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, ENT surgery, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Anesthesia,
Pediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, Public Health or other specialist recognized by the Board;
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ii. Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
iii. Managing health stores including essential medicines and or/plant and Equipment;
iv. Managing larger facilities/hospitals;
v. Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions;
vi. Developing medical standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
vii. Developing training curricular and Syllabi in collaboration with training institutions;
viii. Coordinating emergency response and Clinical care;
ix. Coordinating health projects and programmes;
x. Managing health information systems;
xi. Carrying out health surveys and research; and
xii. Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services and any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:-
i. Served as a senior assistant director of medical Specialist I, , Job Group CPSB 03/’Q’ for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical
practitioners and Dentist Board;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Medicine ,Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic surgery, Dermatology,
Ear, Nose and Throat medicine, Microbiology, neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational
Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and child health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology,
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health Systems Management, Health
Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging
Infectious diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical
practitioners and Dentists Board;
iv. Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
v. Valid practicing license from Medical practitioners and Dentists Board;
vi. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution; and
vii. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and
results.

11) POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES/PHARMACEUTICAL SPECIALIST II, JOB


GROUP CPSB 05/‘P’ (13 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360 x 3,190 – 90,550 x 4,490 – 95,040x 4,860 – 99,900 x 5,010 -104,910 x 5,240 –
110,150 x 5,500 – 115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Selecting, qualifying, procuring and warehousing of medical supplies;
ii. monitoring effective storage of specialized medical supplies requiring cold storage; making entries into the
relevant inventory management records and registers;
iii. participating in ward rounds to monitor medicine use, interactions and adverse drug reactions;
iv. carrying out continuing medical education for health workers in general;
v. conducting health education on appropriate use of medicines to patients;
vi. participating in multidisciplinary clinical team activities of patient care, reporting adverse drug reactions and
poor quality medicines;
vii. timely preparation of relevant monthly reports and submission to relevant offices;
viii. training and mentoring of interns and students attached to the facility;
ix. keeping safe custody and maintenance of up to date narcotic and psychotropic substances records;
x. running of poison information centers;
xi. disseminating and providing new drug information to health workers and the general public; and
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xii. supervising pharmaceutical services at lower level health facilities.

Requirement for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
i. Served as Senior Pharmacist for minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelors of Pharmacy (B Pharm) degree from an institution recognized by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
iii. Certificate of Registration by Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
iv. Valid practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

12) POSITION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DENTAL SERVICES/DENTAL SPECIALIST II, JOB GROUP CPSB 05/‘P’ (3 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360 x 3,190 – 90,550 x 4,490 – 95,040x 4,860 – 99,900 x 5,010 -104,910 x 5,240 –
110,150 x 5,500 – 115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. managing dental unit or health facility including;
ii. diagnosing, investigating, treating, and patient documentation;
iii. performing specific dental care procedures;
iv. restorative, prosthodontics, pediatrics, minor oral-facial surgeries;
v. periodontology and health education;
vi. providing formal and informal training, and supervising other health workers;
vii. maintaining an up-to-date dental health information system; and
viii. disseminating information for health planning.

Requirement for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
i. Served as Senior Dental Officer, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’for minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelors of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized
by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
iii. Certificate of registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
iv. Valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

13) POSITION: PRINCIPAL MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II, JOB GROUP CPSB 06/‘N’ (1 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 –
72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities;


An officer at this level may be deployed as the County/Sub county Medical Laboratory Technologist or be in-charge of
a division/unit of Vector Borne Diseases Services at the County
i. At the Division of Vector Borne Diseases (DVBD) County level the officer may be deployed to be in-charge of
entomological or parasitological activities or control of scientific Viral Support infection; and
ii. At the County Public Health laboratory, the officer may be deployed to manage either County Blood
Transfusion Services, Tuberculosis (T.B) and Leprosy laboratory, Public Health Bacteriology, Media
preparation laboratory, Vaccine production unit, Quality control laboratory, Medico-legal services, blood
safety at County Aids Control programme(CASCO), animal house or be the technical advisor to the division
of disease outbreak monitoring unit.

Requirement for appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

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i. Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Medical Laboratory Technologist, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technologist, from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technicians and Technologists Board;
iii. Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technologist Board and current practicing licenses; and
iv. Demonstrated capability and efficiency in organizing work and discharging medical laboratory functions.

14) POSITION: SENIOR ASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 08/‘L’ (8 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 –
56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. screening, assessing and providing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy
interventions as per the patients/clients treatment plan an inpatient and outpatient unit/ward/health
institution;
ii. carrying out physical disability assessment for categorization, registration and other support;
iii. providing health promotion and education to patients/clients on neuro musculoskeletal disorders and health
living to prevent non-communicable diseases;
iv. verifying and maintaining information and records relating to patients;
v. ensuring availability of Physiotherapy supplies and equipment as well as giving support and health education
to patients and relatives in hospital;
vi. carry out home visits and following up on patients’ progress;
vii. sensitizing the Community on Physiotherapy issues;
viii. maintaining patients/clients progress reports;
ix. collating and compiling data for research; and
x. preparing periodic reports.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
i. Served in the grade of Assistant Physiotherapist I, Job Group CPSB 09/’K’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of Registration from the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK); and
iv. Current certificate of practice from the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);

15) POSITION: REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER I, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/‘K’ (28 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


i. Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient
health facility;
ii. Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
iii. Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
iv. Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;
v. Organizing health management teams and convening health management meetings;
vi. Implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health workers;
vii. Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
viii. Providing clinical outreach and school health services;
ix. Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill; and
x. Collecting and compiling clinical data.
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have;
i. Served in the grade of Registered Clinical Officer II, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized
institution; and
iii. Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers Council.

16) POSITION: HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/‘K’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will be deployed in a District Hospital or in a busy section of a Provincial General Hospital.
Specific duties will entail:-
i. overseeing procurement, provision and maintenance of facilities;
ii. preparation of budgets and sound management of budgetary allocations;
iii. revenue collection;
iv. overseeing welfare of staff and patients and ensuring their security; and
v. general upkeep of the hospital.

Requirement for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Health Administrative Officer II, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ or in a comparable position for
a minimum period of three (3) years; and
ii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

17) POSITION: ENROLLED NURSE I, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/‘J’(19 POSTS)


Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 31,270 x 1,300 – 32,570 x 1,380 – 33,950 x 1,390 – 35,340 x 1,460 – 36,800 x 1,470 – 38,270
x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


i. Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;
ii. Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients/client health needs;
iii. Providing appropriate healthcare service including immunization;
iv. Prevention of Mother to Child Trans mission of HIV (PMTCT), ante-natal care and delivery;
v. Providing health education and counselling on identified health and socio-economic needs to patients/clients;
vi. Referring patients and clients appropriately;
vii. Facilitating patients’ admission and discharge in a health facility;
viii. Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
ix. Ensuring safe custody of in-patients belongings;
x. Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;
xi. Evaluating health care outcomes on patient/clients and preparing individualized reports;
xii. Conducting assessment of school health needs;
xiii. Planning implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports; and
xiv. Guiding and orientating students.

Requirements for Appointments


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Enrolled Nurse II, Job Group CPSB 11/’H’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Certificate in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya;

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iii. Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya enrolled Psychiatric Nurse/midwife from a
recognized training institution;
iv. Enrolled Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
v. Valid practicing license from nursing Council of Kenya; and
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

18) POSITION: SENIOR PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE, JOB GROUP CPSB 05/‘P’ (1 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360 x 3,190 – 90,550 x 4,490 – 95,040x 4,860 – 99,900 x 5,010 -104,910 x 5,240 –
110,150 x 5,500 – 115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. initiating development of nursing policies, standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing services in
area of specialization;
ii. implementing projects and programs in area of specialization;
iii. ensuring application of nursing process at the service delivery point;
iv. coordinating the provision of appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood
illness (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses (IMAI) Immunization,
reproductive health;
v. formulating interventions to address identified health needs, managing nursing services at a health facility;
vi. monitoring and evaluating health care in a health facility;
vii. coordinating preparation of training plans/programs for nurses at the service delivery department;
viii. providing specifications for procurement of nursing commodities and supplies;
ix. conducting research and preparing reports;
x. coordinating health care activities in an area of specialization in collaboration with other stakeholders;
xi. advising the Health/Hospital Management Team(HMT) on matters relating to nursing;
xii. implementing continuing professional development programs for nurses; and
xiii. initiating preparation of annual work plans.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Principal Registered Nurse, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines Kenya Registered community nursing, Kenya Registered nursing,
Kenya registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery of Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental
Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
iii. Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Registered
Anesthetic Nursing, Kenya Registered Psychiatric Nursing, Kenya Registered Peri-operative Nursing, Kenya
Registered Ophthalmology Nursing, Kenya Registered Pediatric Nursing, Kenya Registered Critical Care
Nursing, Kenya Registered Accident & Emergency Nursing, Kenya Registered Neonatal Nursing, Kenya
Registered Nephrology Nursing or Kenya Registered Palliative Nursing from a recognized institution;
OR
Diploma in Advanced Nursing in any of the following disciplines; Nursing, Education Psychology, Nursing
Administration, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing or Clinical Care from a
recognized institutions;
iv. Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya;
v. Valid practicing license from the Nursing council of Kenya; and
vi. Shown a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as well as possess broad
experience in setting and evaluating nursing and health care standards.

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19) POSITION: PRINCIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 06/’N’ (3 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 –
72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties;
i. monitoring and evaluating environmental health risks;
ii. implementing promotive and preventive health programmes;
iii. monitoring and evaluating compliance to urban and rural sanitation standards in dwellings, commercial
premises and work places;
iv. monitoring and evaluating the management of solid/liquid and other hazardous wastes;
v. promoting hygiene education including school health programmes;
vi. implementing international health regulations and rules at ports, airports, frontiers and border posts;
vii. educating the public on health and safety at work place;
viii. coordinating community based health care programmes;
ix. carrying out surveillance on environmental health pollutants and advising on prevention and control of
disease incidences and outbreaks;
x. liaising with other stakeholders in carrying out disaster preparedness and response;
xi. compiling research reports on public health;
xii. compiling and analyzing public health data and reports; and
xiii. promoting modern information and communication technology in the provision of public health services.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Chief Public Health Officer, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

20) POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH JOB GROUP CPSB 05/P (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 89,748X 4,487 – 94,235 X 4,712- 98,947 X 4,947 -103,894 X 5,195 – 109,089 X 5,454 –
114,544 – 114,543X 5,727- 120,270 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities;
i. monitoring, enforcing and implementing statutory provisions and other relevant legislations on public health;
ii. setting standards and guidelines in the provision of public health services, monitoring and implementation of
public health projects and programmes;
iii. enforcing international health regulations and rules;
iv. carrying out research on public health needs;
v. monitoring the development and management of public and private mortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria;
vi. preparing proposals for resource mobilization;
vii. organizing forums with relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programmes and projects;
viii. planning and budgeting for the departmental resources;
ix. integrating modern information communication technology in the department;
x. developing strategic/work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department; and
xi. coaching and mentoring of staff.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

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i. Served in the grade of Principal Public Health Officer, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ or Principal Assistant Public
Health Officer, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Post-Graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Food Science and Inspection, Solid Waste
Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Education or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Environmental Health or Public Health or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
iii. Possession of Masters Degree in any of the following; Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology,
Food Safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety,
Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste Management or Disaster Management from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage;
iv. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
v. Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

21) POSITION: PRINCIPAL PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST JOB GROUP CPSB 06/‘N’ (1 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale:Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 – 72,150
x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
i. quantifying drugs/medicines as per requirements ;
ii. assessing drug requirements based on disease patterns and emergency out-breaks;
iii. ensuring manufactured products conform to the Pharmacopeia specifications for quality assurance;
iv. ensuring implementation of decisions of drug/medicine and therapeutic committees;
v. coordinating development and implementation of training programs for Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) for staff and other stakeholders;
vi. supervising and assessing students/interns;
vii. maintaining up-to-date records pertaining to drug/medicine transactions;
viii. preparing drug consumption reports;
ix. coordinating setting of targets, preparing work plans and budgets; and
x. couching and mentoring of staff.

Requirements for appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Chief Pharmaceutical Technologist, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for at least three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
(PPB); and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

22) POSITION: PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 06/ N (5 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 –
72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties:-
i. monitoring and evaluating the management of solid/liquid and other hazardous wastes;
ii. ensuring safety and quality of food and water for both domestic and industrial use;
iii. ensuring abatement of sanitary nuisances;
iv. carrying out surveillance on environmental health pollutants;
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v. promoting hygiene education including school health programmes;
vi. implementing international health regulations and rules at ports, airports, frontiers and border posts;
vii. vetting and approving building plans;
viii. inspecting and issuing occupancy certificates of new buildings;
ix. inspecting of commercial and trading premises for maintenance of set standards;
x. overseeing exhumation process and authorizing disposal of unclaimed bodies; and
xi. carrying out surveillance and advising on prevention and control of disease incidences, outbreaks and
disasters.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Public Health Officer, Job Group CPSB 07/’M ’ for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

23) POSITION:CHIEF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/’M’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail coordination of Laboratory services in health facilities. Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:-
i. planning, supervision and coordination of laboratory services as well as allocation of duties and deployment
of medical laboratory staff;
ii. ensure availability of supplies and equipment, participate in the supervision and counselling of staff and
students attached to the laboratories; and
iii. to be incharge of the County General Hospital or head a Division of Vector Borne Disease (DVBD) field station
or a regional blood transfusion centre.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Proven evidence of participation in relevant short course (seminars, conferences workshops, etc);
iii. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized
by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board;
iv. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
(KMLTTB);
v. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; and
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

24) POSITION: CHIEF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/ ‘M’ (1
POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. implementing health records and information policies and guidelines;
ii. providing advise on disclosure, confidentiality, security and exchange of health records and information,
analyzing health records data;
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iii. carrying out health records and information system review, designing medical and surgical indices;
iv. developing health data quality audit tools;
v. designing health records monitoring and evaluation tools;
vi. disseminating health information; preparing medical records and reports;
vii. maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
viii. maintaining diagnostic and surgical indices;
ix. maintaining patients Master Index; coding Diseases and Surgical Procedures according to the International
Classification of Diseases and Procedures in Medicine; and
x. indexing diseases and surgical procedures.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Health Records and Information Management Officer,, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’
for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelors’ degree in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

25) POSITION: CHIEF RADIOGRAPHER, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/’M’ (1POSTS)


Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. implementing policies and regulations on Medical Imaging Services in the Hospital;
ii. ensuring safety of radiography equipment in the department;
iii. establishing and coordinating procurement;
iv. ensuring safe custody of radiographic and photographic supplies in the department and supervising junior
staff and/or students on attachment in the department.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Radiographer, , Job Group CPSB 08/’’L’for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

26) POSITION: PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT I, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/’J’ (7 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 31,270 x 1,300 – 32,570 x 1,380 – 33,950 x 1,390 – 35,340 x 1,460 – 36,800 x 1,470 – 38,270
x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment, where specific
duties and responsibilities will include:
i. mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health;
ii. referring health cases to relevant health facilities;
iii. carrying out immunization;
iv. identifying environmental health issues at household level;
v. organizing community health days to advise communities on services rendered;
vi. assessing health needs of the community; and
vii. sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

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i. Served in the grade of Public Health Assistant II, Job Group CPSB 11/’H’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Certificate in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Technology from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers;and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

27) POSITION: CHIEF ASSISTANT HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/ M (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will be responsible for the implementation of health promotion projects, programmes and
activities in their area of jurisdiction. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
i. identifying and prioritizing health needs;
ii. conducting health needs assessments and other health surveys;
iii. compiling and consolidating Health Operational Plans (HOP);
iv. Coordinating health promotion activities in their area of jurisdiction;
v. facilitating sensitization of the community on health promotion interventions;
vi. developing and disseminating health information/education and materials;
vii. creating awareness on prevention and control of diseases;
viii. training community health extension workers on health promotion;
ix. mobilizing and educating community groups on priority health promotion issues;
x. preparing Health Operational Plans (HOP);
xi. mobilizing local resources for implementation of health promotion programs; and
xii. organizing shows and exhibitions.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Health Promotion Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Health Promotion and Education from a recognized training institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

28) PRINCIPAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 06/ N (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 –
72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include;
i. implementing, monitoring and reviewing nutrition intervention programmes;
ii. supervising administration of therapeutic diets;
iii. preparing monthly reports for the station or health facility;
iv. providing education and creating nutrition awareness in training institutions;
v. conducting nutrition and dietetic situational analysis in schools and feeding programmes;
vi. implementing appropriate nutritional interventions in schools and other training institutions; providing
nutrition consultancy support in patient management in health care facilities;
vii. supervising provision of parenteral and enteral nutrition; and
viii. coaching and mentoring of staff in lower levels.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

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i. Served in the grade of Chief Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized training
institution;
iii. Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieteticians (CIND); and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

29) POSITION: PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST I JOB GROUP CPSB 09/‘K’ (21 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. receiving, interpreting, and processing of prescriptions;
ii. promoting rational drug/medicines use; acquiring of drugs/medicines for the health facility;
iii. preparing and submitting reports; providing health education on rational use of drugs/medicines;
iv. receiving complaints and reporting adverse drug reaction; and
v. receiving and reporting poor quality medicine.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Pharmaceutical Technologist II, Job Group CPSB 10/’J ’ for at least three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
(PPB); and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

30) POSITION: COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSISTANT I JOB GROUP CPSB 10 /‘J’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 31,270 x 1,300 – 32,570 x 1,380 – 33,950 x 1,390 – 35,340 x 1,460 – 36,800 x 1,470 – 38,270
x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Community Health Services where specific duties and responsibilities will entail;
i. identifying common ailments and minor injuries at community level;
ii. identifying and referring health cases to the appropriate health facilities;
iii. coordinating community health activities; collating health data from households for analysis;
iv. visiting homes to determine health situations and dialogue with household; sensitizing and disseminating
health information to the community;
v. identifying defaulters of health interventions and referring them to health facilities;
vi. convening meetings and action days in collaboration with Community Health Committees and other
stakeholders;
vii. managing community health resource centres; and
viii. requisitioning refills for the community health workers kits.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Community Health Assistant II, Job Group CPSB 11/’H’ for at least three (3) years;
ii. Certificate in any of the following disciplines; Community Health; Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or
Community Development from a recognized institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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31) POSITION: ASSISTANT COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER I JOB GROUP CPSB 09/‘K’(12 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270 x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 x 1,710 -42,970 x 1,920 – 44,890 x 2,000 – 46,890
x 2,110 - 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Community Health Services where specific duties and responsibilities will include:-
i. coordinating community health activities;
ii. collating health data from households for analysis;
iii. sensitizing community members on health issues;
iv. recommending appropriate action for identified defaulters of health interventions;
v. planning and coordinating community health meetings in liaison with other stakeholders in the health sector;
vi. identifying and taking action for common ailments and minor injuries;
vii. collecting data during community diagnosis; conducting community psychosocial counseling; and
viii. training Community Health Workers and Community Health Committees on community health issues.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Assistant Community Health Officer II, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for at least three (3)
years;
ii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Community Health Nursing, Community Health, Community Oral
Health, Psychology, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Counseling, Social Work, Community Development or
Health Promotion and Education from a recognized institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

32) POSITION: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSISTANT, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/‘K’ (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Community Health Extension Services where specific duties and responsibilities
will entail;
i. coordinating health activities;
ii. collating health data from households for analysis;
iii. transmitting data to the Health Management Information Systems;
iv. sensitizing community members on health issues;
v. recommending appropriate action for identified defaulters of health interventions;
vi. planning and coordinating community health meetings in collaboration with other stakeholders in the health
sector;
vii. identifying and taking appropriate action for common ailments and minor injuries;
viii. collecting data during community diagnosis;
ix. managing community health resource centres; and
x. training Community Health Committees on Community health issues.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Community Health Assistant I, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for at least three (3) years;
ii. Certificate in any of the following disciplines; Community Health,Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or
Community Development from a recognized institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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33) POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NURSING SERVICES, JOB GROUP CPSB 05/‘P’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 89,748X 4,487 – 94,235 X 4,712- 98,947 X 4,947 -103,894 X 5,195 – 109,089 X 5,454 –
114,544 – 114,543X 5,727- 120,270 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i. coordinating development policies, standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing services;
ii. ensure application of the nursing process at the service delivery unit of specialization;
iii. carrying out comprehensive health needs assessment in the area of specialization;
iv. formulating interventions to address identified health needs;
v. monitoring and evaluating health care services in a health facility;
vi. coordinating implementation of nursing related projects and programs;
vii. coordinating the provision of appropriate healthcare services including Integrated Management of Childhood
illnesses(IMCI) , Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses(IMAI);
viii. Immunization and reproductive health;
ix. coordinating preparation of training plans/programs for nurses at the service delivery department;
x. providing quantification and specifications for procurement of medical supplies and equipment; conducting
research and preparing reports;
xi. advising Health/Hospital Management Team(HMT) on matters relating to Nursing Services; and
xii. implementing continuing professional development programs for nurses; preparing strategic/annual work
plans in a health facility, and coaching and mentoring staff

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Principal Nursing Officer,Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric
Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Community Health
Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management and Leadership, Mental Health or Geriatric Nursing from a
recognized institution will be added advantage;
iv. Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya;
v. Valid practicing license from the Nursing council of Kenya; and
vi. Shown a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.

34) POSITION: CHIEF REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/’M’ (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
i. Providing clinical services in a health facility;
ii. conducting ward rounds, reviewing and making appropriate referrals;
iii. carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill;
iv. offering specialized clinical services including Ear, Nose and Throat/Audiology, Orthopedics and Trauma,
Child Health and Pediatrics, Reproductive Health, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Lungs and Skin, Dermatology
and Venereology;
v. compiling and analyzing clinical data;
vi. implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health workers;
vii. guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;

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viii. sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health providing clinical outreach and school
health services; assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports; coaching and mentoring students
on attachment;
ix. organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings; and
x. carrying out disease surveillance, and recommending appropriate control measures.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Registered Clinical Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
ii. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized
institution;
iii. Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

35) POSITION: CHIEF ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/’M’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health activities in the area of deployment, where specific duties
and responsibilities will entail:
i. implementing promotive and preventive health programmes;
ii. ensuring safety and quality food and water for both domestic and industrial use;
iii. abating sanitary nuisances;
iv. promoting hygiene education including school health programmes;
v. implementing international health regulations and rules at ports, airports, frontiers and border posts;
vi. undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance of health facilities;
vii. vetting and approving building plans;
viii. inspecting and issuing occupancy certificates of new buildings;
ix. inspecting commercial and trading premises for maintenance of set standards;
x. overseeing exhumation process and authorizing disposal of unclaimed bodies;
xi. educating the public on health and safety at work place; and
xii. implementing community based health care programmes.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Public Health Officer IJob Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum period of
three (3) years
ii. Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

36) POSITION: SENIOR ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 08/ L (5 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970 x 1,920 – 44,890 x 2000 – 46,890 x 2,110 – 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x
2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 - 59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment, where specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. identifying environmental health issues at community level;
ii. maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
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iii. implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
iv. implementing integrated mosquito control strategies;
v. issuing of intimation and statutory notices;
vi. inspecting springs and wells to ensure that they are properly maintained and ensure safe sources of drinking
water; undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance of health care facilities;
vii. overseeing construction of sanitary facilities in schools, trading centres and commercial premises;
viii. collecting water and food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;
ix. carrying out immunizations;
x. initiating and implementing Community Based Health Care Programmes;
xi. implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies; and
xii. following up on proper collection and disposal of solid waste.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Assistant Public Health Officer IJob Group CPSB 09/’K’ for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
ii. Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of Registration by Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

37) POSITION: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/ K (4 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1, 470 – 39,740x1, 520 – 41,260x1, 710 -42,970x1, 920 – 44,890x2,000 –
46,890x2,110 -49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


This is the highest level in the Public Health Assistant Cadre. An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health
Extension services in the area of deployment. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: -
i. mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental Health;
ii. carrying out immunizations;
iii. defaulter tracing and reporting of Tuberculosis and other immunizable diseases;
iv. referring health cases to relevant health facilities; identifying environmental health issues at household level;
v. organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues;
vi. maintaining and updating records of public health data;
vii. assessing health needs of the community;
viii. sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures;
ix. inspecting homesteads, markets, commercial premises, trading centres to ensure that general cleanliness
and sanitary requirements are maintained; and
x. issuing of intimation and statutory notices.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Public Health Assistant IJob Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a minimum period of three (3) years
ii. Certificate in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Technology from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

38) POSITION: PRINCIPAL DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST JOB GROUP CPSB 06/‘N’ (4 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 55,150 x 2,750 – 57,900 x 2,920 – 60,820 x 3,080 – 63,900 x 3,440 – 67,340 x 3,590 – 70,930
x 3,790 -74,720 x 3,800 – 78,520 x 3,810 – 82,330 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
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i. Fabricating speech aids and anti-snoring devices;
ii. Fabricating implant dentures;
iii. Constructing maxillofacial appliances such as keloid splints headgears and Temporal Mandibular Joint
correction devices;
iv. Designing implant retained crowns and bridges;
v. Milling and processing combined fixed and removable partial dentures;
vi. Devising and fixing precision attachments on natural teeth and implants;
vii. Managing a dental laboratory;
viii. Analyzing data and carrying out research; and
ix. guiding and counseling staff.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Served in the grade of Chief Dental Technologist Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for a minimum of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Dental Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of registration from the Kenya Dental Technologists Association; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

39) POSITION: CHIEF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 07 /’M’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail coordination of Laboratory services in health facilities. Specific
duties will entail:-
i. planning, supervision and coordination of laboratory services as well as allocation of duties and deployment
of medical laboratory staff.
ii. ensure availability of supplies and equipment, participate in the supervision and counselling of staff and
students attached to the laboratories.
iii. The officer may also be deployed to the charge of the County General Hospital or head a Division of Vector
Borne Disease (DVBD) field station or a regional blood transfusion centre.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum period
of three (3) years;
ii. Proven evidence of participation in relevant short course (seminars, conferences workshops, etc);
iii. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized
by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board;
iv. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
(KMLTTB);
v. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; and
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

40) POSITION: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 08/ ‘L’ (1 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 –
56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension Services in identifying environmental health
issues at Community level. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
i. assessing health needs of the community;
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ii. coordinating sanitation and hygiene programmes in the community;
iii. sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures;
iv. conducting Training for Public Health Trainees, Community own Resource Persons (CORPS), Community-
Based Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Committees (CHCs) on Public Health issues;
implementing environmental health programs and projects;
v. collecting water and food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;
vi. initiating and implementing Community Based Health Care Programmes;
vii. implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies;
viii. following up on proper collection and disposal of solid waste in markets and other dwelling premises in
towns; carrying out disease surveillance;
ix. prevention and control; and
x. Coordinating immunization programmes.

Requirements of Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Public Health Officer, Job Group CPSB 09/’K’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

41) POSITION: SENIOR MEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 08 ‘L’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 –
56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i. implementing medical engineering programmes and projects;
ii. providing user support;
iii. undertaking preventive maintenance and repairs of medical/hospital equipment;
iv. plants, furniture and instruments;
v. installing medical equipment and furniture of medium technology;
vi. analyzing information for research;
vii. preparing planned preventive maintenance schedule (PPM);
viii. providing specifications for spare parts and consumables;
ix. maintaining inventory of medical/hospital equipment, furniture and plants;
x. supervising Medical Engineering works in a health facility;
xi. updating and maintaining information on medical engineering services for input into the Health Information
Management system;
xii. training users on use and maintenance of medical equipment; and
xiii. supervising staff working under the officer.

Requirements of Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Medical Engineering Technologist I Job Group CPSB 09/’K’ for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Medical Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

42) POSITION: PRINCIPAL HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 06/’N’
(1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: KSH. 55,150 x 2,750 – 57,900 x 2,920 – 60,820 x 3,080 – 63,900 x 3,440 – 67,340 x 3,590 –
70,930 x 3,790 -74,720 x 3,800 – 78,520 x 3,810 – 82,330 p.m.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties at this level will entail:-
i. Implementing health records and information policies and guidelines;
ii. Providing advice on disclosure, confidentiality, security and exchange of health records and information;
iii. Analyzing health data;
iv. Carrying out health records and information system review;
v. Designing medical and surgical indices;
vi. Developing health data quality audit tools;
vii. designing monitoring and evaluation tools;
viii. Designing medical and surgical indices;
ix. Developing data quality audit tools;
x. Designing monitoring and evaluation tools;
xi. Disseminating health information;
xii. Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
xiii. Maintaining diagnostic and surgical indices;
xiv. Maintaining master index;
xv. coding diseases and surgical procedures according to the international classification of diseases and
procedures in medicine; and
xvi. Indexing diseases and surgical procedures.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Chief Health Records and Information Management Officer, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for
a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected -in work performance and results.

43) POSITION: CHIEF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 07/M (1
POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Implementing health records and information policies and guidelines;
ii. Providing advice on disclosure, confidentiality, security and exchange of health records and information;
iii. Analysing health records data;
iv. Carrying out health records and information system review;
v. Designing medical and surgical indices;
vi. Developing health data quality audit tools;
vii. Designing health records monitoring and evaluation tools;
viii. Disseminating health information, preparing 'medical records and reports;
ix. Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
x. Maintaining diagnostic and surgical indices;
xi. Maintaining Patients Master Index;
xii. coding Diseases and Surgical Procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases and
Procedures in Medicine; and
xiii. indexing diseases, and surgical, procedures.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Health Records and Information Management Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’
for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution; and
iii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

44) POSITION: HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT I, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/J (3 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 31,270 x 1,300 – 32,570 x 1,380 – 33,950 x 1,390 – 35,340 x 1,460 – 36,800 x 1,470 – 38,270
x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Receiving and registering patients; Booking appointment for patients to speciality clinics and consultants;
ii. Storing and retrieving medical records;
iii. Preparing clinics;
iv. Updating bed bureau;
v. Editing patient cases records;
vi. Capturing data from service points;
vii. Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
viii. Balancing daily bed returns;
ix. Preparing and maintaining patient master index;
x. Creating and updating patient master index;
xi. Updating patient master index;
xii. directing patients to relevant clinics;
xiii. Scheduling patients to the Consultants and speciality clinics;
xiv. Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures;
xv. Indexing diseases and surgical procedures according to the international classification of diseases and
procedures in medicine; and
xvi. Compiling medical records and reports.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Served in the grade of Health Records and Information Management Assistant II, Job Group CPSB 11/’H’ for
a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Certificate in Health Records and Information Management from a recognised institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

45) POSITION: SENIOR PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, JOB GROUP CPSB 05/‘P’ (4 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 89,748X 4,487 – 94,235 X 4,712- 98,947 X 4,947 -103,894 X 5,195 – 109,089 X 5,454 –
114,544 – 114,543X 5,727- 120,270 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i. assessing, formulating and implementing patients treatment plan;
ii. carrying out vocational assessments and recommending appropriate placement;
iii. maintaining up-to-date records, keeping information relating to patients/clients;
iv. preparing occupational therapy health education materials;
v. preparing discharge plans;
vi. carrying out home and work environmental assessment and making appropriate recommendation;
vii. following up on patients progress;
viii. analyzing data for research;
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ix. inducting students on practical training on occupational therapy services;
x. preparing and compiling periodic reports; and
xi. evaluating Occupational Therapy activities in the area of deployment including forensic occupational therapy,
ergoromic consultancy, gerontic occupational therapy.

Requirements for appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have;
i. Served in the grade of Principal Assistant Occupational Therapist II, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution;
iii. Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Sensory Integration, Speech Therapy, Hand Therapy,
Gerontology, Neuro-Developmental Therapy, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Community Occupational
Therapy and Psychosocial Occupational Therapy or Specialized Driver Assessment from a recognized
institution; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

46) POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES/ MEDICAL SPECIALIST II, JOB GROUP CPSB 04 /‘P’ (13
POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 89,748X 4,487 – 94,235 X 4,712- 98,947 X 4,947 -103,894 X 5,195 – 109,089 X 5,454 –
114,544 – 114,543X 5,727- 120,270 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations, undertaking “Firs-On-Call” duties
including clerking, investigating, and managing patients, conducting weekly clinic and theatre days, managing
health facilities at various tiers in communities, responding to intern calls;
ii. training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers (Intern) and other students, performing emergency
surgeries, undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P3 Forms, court attendance and performing
post mortems;
iii. undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings, carrying out community
diagnosis, care and treatment, ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit
the customer and service provider, and conducting disease surveillance, prevention, and control, carrying out
health education and promotion, and preparing medical reports.

Requirements for appointment


For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:-
i. Served as Senior Medical Officer, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical
practitioners and Dentist Board;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Medicine ,Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic surgery, Dermatology,
Ear, Nose and Throat medicine, Microbiology, neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational
Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and child health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology,
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health Systems Management, Health
Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging
Infectious diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical
practitioners and Dentists Board;
iv. Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
v. Valid practicing license from Medical practitioners and Dentists Board; and
vi. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and
results.

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47) POSITION: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/J (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1, 470 – 39,740x1, 520 – 41,260x1, 710 -42,970x1, 920 – 44,890x2, 000 – 46,890x2,
110 -49,000x2, 170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


A medical laboratory technician I will work under a senior medical laboratory technician. Specific duties will involve:-
i. investigations and diagnosing samples; and
ii. the officer may be deployed to head a busy health centre laboratory.

Requirements for Appointments


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of medical laboratory technician II, Job Group CPSB 11/’H’; and
ii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

48) POSITION: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I –JOB GROUP CPSB 09/K (8 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


i. An officer at this level will be expected to plan, supervise and coordinate provision of medical laboratory
services at a sub district hospital laboratory or head a rural health training centre laboratory or a section in
the division vectaborne diseases; and
ii. The officer will also be expected to ensure availability of supplies and equipment.

Requirements for Appointments


For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:-
i. Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Medical Laboratory Technologist II, Job Group
CPSB 10/’J’; and
ii. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized
by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board;
iii. Demonstrated outstanding ability in handling medical laboratory services.

49) POSITION: CHIEF NURSING OFFICER JOB GROUP CPSB 07/’M’ (10 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 –
62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and responsibilities:


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the life
span, performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings,
assessing ,formulating ,planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client /patient;
ii. ensuring a safe nursing care environment for clients /patients;
iii. conducting patients audit to improve client /patient care;
iv. collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client
/patients and their families;
v. conducting a community health risk assessment and providing outcome based interventions;
vi. conducting nursing teaching and assessment of nursing staff and students;
vii. referring patients and clients appropriately ;
viii. facilitating patients’ admissions and initiating discharge plans;
ix. maintaining nursing records on patients /clients personal and health condition/care;
x. conducting assessment of school health needs, and implementing;
xi. conducting community diagnosis and providing feedback;
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xii. conducting desk reviews, collecting and collating data ;
xiii. implementing recommendations of findings for improvement of nursing care;
xiv. conducting ward rounds and reviews patient conditions; and
xv. coaching and mentoring nursing staff.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Nursing Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelors degree in either nursing or midwifery from a recognized institution;
iii. Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya;
iv. Valid practicing license from the nursing council of Kenya; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

50) POSITION: PRINCIPAL NURSING OFFICER, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 –
72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the
lifespan;
ii. performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
iii. assessing ,formulating ,planning and implementing evidence based nursing care for client/patient; ensuring a
safe nursing care environment for client /patient;
iv. conducting patient audit to improve client/patient care;
v. collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support
client/patient and their families;
vi. coordinate quality assurance activities for improvement of nursing care outcomes;
vii. evaluating community interventions and providing feedback;
viii. managing nursing commodities and other resources;
ix. conducting studies and surveys in various health care areas and disseminating findings to improve care;
x. coordinating occupational health and safety of activities and preparing periodic reports;
xi. developing standard operating procedures for the unit in collaboration with other stakeholders;
xii. evaluating in house training programmes and producing periodical reports;
xiii. implementing nursing activities and projects conducting ward rounds and reviewing patients’ conditions; and
xiv. coaching and mentoring nursing staff.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Served in the grade of Chief Nursing Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum period of (3) years;
ii. Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
iii. Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iv. Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

51) POSITION: PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE, JOB GROUP CPSB 06/‘N’ (2 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 –
72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. implementing application of the nursing process at the health service delivery point;
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ii. coordinating the provision of appropriate healthcare serving including Integrated Management of Childhood
illnesses(IMAI), immunization, reproductive health;
iii. designing health education and counseling interventions for patients/clients and community on identified
health education needs;
iv. managing a service delivery department;
v. monitoring and evaluating health care at the health service delivery department;
vi. preparing training plans/programs for nurses at the service delivery department;
vii. facilitating the referral of patients and clients appropriately;
viii. facilitating patients’ admission and initiate discharge plans;
ix. facilitating availability of resources for keeping clinical environment tidy and safe;
x. ensuring effective utilization and safety of assigned medical supplies and equipment;
xi. coordinating school health programs, occupational health activities and home based care services;
xii. conducting clinical teaching and assessment of nursing staff and students;
xiii. conducting desk reviews on health reports and implementing recommendations related to nursing; and
xiv. analyzing data for research and compiling reports.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade an officer must have;
i. Served in the grade of Chief Registered Nurse, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered community nursing, Kenya Registered nursing,
Kenya registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery of Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental
Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
iii. Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya;
iv. Valid practicing license from the Nursing council of Kenya; and
v. Shown a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as well as possess broad
experience in setting and evaluating nursing and healthcare standards and programs.

52) POSITION: SENIOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 08/‘L’ (5 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale::Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110
-49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will be deployed in a Sub County Hospital or in a busy section of a County General Hospital.
Specific duties will entail
i. overseeing procurement, provision and maintenance of facilities;
ii. preparation of budgets and sound management of budgetary allocations;
iii. revenue collection;
iv. overseeing welfare of staff and patients and ensuring their security; and
v. general upkeep of the hospital.

Requirement for appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Health Administrative Officer I, Job Group CPSB 09/’L’ for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
ii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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53) POSITION: PRINCIPAL MEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST I, JOB GROUP CPSB 06/‘N’ (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3, 080 – 65,120 x 3,440 – 68,560 x 3,590 –
72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,800 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 x 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i. providing specifications on procurement of appropriate medical equipment;
ii. installing, maintaining and repairing medium technology medical equipment/plant and furniture;
iii. supervising installation and commissioning/decommissioning of medium technology medical equipment;
iv. supervising Medical Engineering works in a health facility;
v. analyzing information for research; preparing planned Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PPM);
vi. ensuring quality of medical equipment in terms of performance and safety;
vii. maintaining information on medical engineering services for input into the health information management
system;
viii. training users on use and maintenance of medical equipment; and
ix. coaching and mentoring of staff working under the officer.

Requirements of Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have
i. Served in the grade of Chief Medical Engineering Technologist, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ for a minimum period
of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Medical Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

54) POSITION: SENIOR HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/’K’
(6 POSTS)
Basic Salary scale: Ksh. 38,270x1,470 – 39,740x1,520 – 41,260x1,710 -42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2,000 – 46,890x2,110 -
49,000x2,170 – 51,170 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Storing and retrieving medical records and documents;
ii. Preparing clinics;
iii. Updating bed bureau;
iv. Editing of patient case records;
v. Capturing data from service points;
vi. Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
vii. Balancing daily bed returns and maintaining patient, master index;
viii. Scheduling of patients to the consultants and speciality clinics;
ix. Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures;
x. Indexing diseases and surgical procedures According to the International Classification of Diseases and
Procedures in Medicine; Compiling medical reports;
xi. Providing, where necessary, health information with other stakeholders;
xii. compiling bio data; and
xiii. Analysing medical data and preparing Health Records and Information reports.

Requirements for Appointment


For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Served in the grade of Health Records and Information Management Assistant I, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Certificate in Health Records and Information Management from a recognised institution; and
iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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PLEASE NOTE:

1. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form.
2. ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: -
 The Officer’s Payroll Number;
 Date of first appointment;
 Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
 Substantive designation and Job Group.
3. During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: -
National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of
appointment/promotion to the current grade.
4. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons living with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
6. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the
Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 16th August, 2022 at 11.59 P.M.

N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be
accepted.
Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false
information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.

PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any
stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are; email address
cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and phone number 0713852573 ONLY.

SECRETARY/CEO, CPSB

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