Kenya Medical Training College

Training for Better Health

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR (SEPTEMBER 2022

INTAKE) AND 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR (MARCH 2023 INTAKE)

The Kenya Medical Training College invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into Medical Courses for the academic year 2022/2023 –
SEPTEMBER 2022 PRE-SERVICE & IN-SERVICE INTAKES and 2022/2023 – MARCH 2023 IN-SERVICE INTAKE in our campuses situated in different
parts of the country. The successful candidates will join the College in September 2022 and March 2023. All applications shall be made ONLINE with an
application fee of Kshs. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined on the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke). Should you
require any clarification concerning the application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004516 or
send an enquiry email to admissions@kmtc.ac.ke. You can also get help on the application process from the nearest KMTC campus.

Course duration: Certificate Courses: 2 Years

Diploma Courses: 3 Years
Higher Diploma Courses – between 1 year and 1 ½ years depending on the course

THE CONTENTS OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT OVERIDES ALL PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS AS FAR AS

THE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE CONCERNED

PRE-SERVICE COURSES
(For High School Graduates)

INTAKE
NO COURSES SPECIFIC MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MONTH & YEAR
Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
Diploma in
D+ in Chemistry/Physical Science
1. Nutrition & September 2022
Dietetics D in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences,
General Science
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Mathematics
Diploma in D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
Health Records
2. C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture, September 2022
and Information
Technology Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies
C- in any one of the following: - Mathematics, Chemistry
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/
Diploma in Medical Physical Sciences
3. September 2022
Laboratory Sciences
C in any one of the following: - Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology
Diploma in
4. September 2022
Physiotherapy C- in any two of the following: -Chemistry , Mathematics , Physics/ Physical Sciences

Diploma Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences
5. in Medical C- in any one of the following: - Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, September 2022
Engineering Technical Drawing

Diploma in Public Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences

6. September 2022
Health C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
Diploma in Health
7. September 2022
Promotion D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences

Diploma in Medical
8. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home September 2022
Social Work
Science, Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE and IRE

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences

Diploma in Health
9. September 2022
Counselling
C- in any one of the following: Religious Studies or History

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 Diploma in Mean Grade of C (Plain), C- in English or Kiswahili, D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences.
10. Community Health
(NEW) D in any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Home science, Agriculture, Physics or
Physical Science.
Certificate in Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/ Biological Sciences
Health Records
11. and Information D- in Mathematics and D+ in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, September 2022
Technology (For General Science, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce
Form 4 leavers) and Business Studies

Certificate in Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D- in Mathematics

Health Records
and Information
Technology (In
Service category) September 2022
** This course 1. Working experience of 2 years in a Health Records and Information Department
12.
targets those 2. Recommendation letter from Health Records & Information Officer In Charge of the facility
working in the 3. Letter of appointment to the current position
records department
but have no
professional
qualifications
Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology /Biological Sciences
Certificate in
13. Nutrition & D in Chemistry/Physical Science September 2022
Dietetics
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science

Mean Grade C-, C- In English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics and D- in Physics/Physical

Certificate Sciences
14. in Medical September 2022
Engineering D in any one of the following: - Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electricity, Metal Work,
Technical Drawing.
Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili
Certificate in Public D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics
15. September 2022
Health
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building
Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity or Wood Work
Certificate in
Community
Foundations Course in Community Health Course or Community Health & Development
16. Health Assistant September 2022
Course
(Upgrading)

Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili

Certificate in
Community Health D in Biology/Biological Sciences
17. September 2022
Assistant
D in any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Home
Science
Certificate in
19. Medical Emergency Mean Grade of C-, Course duration 1 year September 2022
Technician

UPGRADING COURSES
(From Certificate to Diploma Qualifications)

S/No Course Entry Requirements Duration Intake Month Campus

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Diploma in Kitale, Kapkatet,

Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN) Registration
Community Health September Embu, Kitui
1. by the Nursing Council of Kenya 2 Years
Nursing (Distance 2022
2 Years post-graduation experience
Learning)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Diploma in Public Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences September Karuri, Lake Victoria,
2. 2 years
Health (Upgrading) Two years working experience 2022 Kuria

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 DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCINCES
Diploma in Medical
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Registration by the September Lake Victoria- (Full
3. Laboratory Sciences 2 years
KMLTTB 2022 Time)
(Upgrading)
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING
Diploma in Medical
September
4. Engineering Certificate in Medical Engineering. 2 years Nairobi
2022
(Upgrading)
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS
Diploma in Karen, Homa Bay,
Holder of a Certificate in Community Nutrition/Nutrition &
Nutrition September Thika, Nyandarua,
5. Dietetics/Food Science & Nutrition 2 years
& Dietetics 2022 Makueni and Lodwar
KNEC Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics for TVET graduates
(Upgrading)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Nairobi (E-Learning),
Kitui, Nakuru, Siaya,
Diploma in Mombasa, Murang’a,
Health Records September Kuria, Msambweni,
6. Certificate in Health Records and Information 2 years
and Information 2022 Bondo, Rera,
(Upgrading) Kaptumo, Manza,
Rachuonyo, Chwele,
Ugenya and Nyamache

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

Be a serving Community Health Assistant / Community Health
Officer or have qualification in any of the following fields:
Health Promotion, Community Health Nurse, Environmental
Certificate in
Health, Epidemiology, Health Records and Information, Health
Community Health September
7. Systems Management, Population Health, Anthropology, 4 Months Nairobi and Garissa
Extension Work 2022
Community Development, Community Health, Community
(Short Course)
Oral Health, Counselling, Nutrition, Psychology, Public
Health, Social Work and Sociology or its equivalent field from a
recognized institution
Nairobi, Imenti, Kabar-
net, Kangundo, Lod-
Diploma in
September war, Lugari, Mandera,
8. Community Health Certificate in Community Health from KMTC 2 years
2022 Manza, Nyahururu,
(Upgrading) (NEW)
Nyamache, Rachuonyo
& Tanariver
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE

Diploma in
Certificate in Orthopaedics Plasta Technology/Certificate in September/ Makindu and Kan-
9 Orthopaedics and 2 years
Orthopaedics Trauma Medicine March gundo
Trauma Medicine

HIGHER DIPLOMA/POSTBASIC COURSES

S/No Course Minimum Entry Requirements Intake Month Campus

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/

KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM)
i. Higher Diploma in
1. Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and a March 2023 Mosoriot
Oncology Nursing
holder of a valid practising licence
1 year post graduation experience

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

2. Higher Diploma in Public Health: 

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 i. Food Science and
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences September 2022 Nairobi
Inspection
ii. Solid Waste
2. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences September 2022 Nairobi
Management
 
  Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health
iii. Occupational Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Technology,
September 2022 Nairobi
and Safety Orthopaedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical
Engineering

Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical

  iv. Epidemiology Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, September 2022 Nairobi
Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions from

Higher Diploma in Health
3. KMTC or other recognized institutions OR Diploma in any September 2022 Nairobi
Education and Promotion
Social Science from other accredited institutions

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

Higher Diploma in Medical Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic
4. September 2022 Nairobi
Education knowledge in Computer is an added advantage

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

Higher Diploma in Medical

Laboratory Sciences:
i. Parasitology &
Entomology
ii. Microbiology
iii. Clinical Chemistry Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the
6. September 2022 Nairobi
iv. Haematology KMLTTB
v. Histopathology &
Cytopathology
vi. Virology
vii. Blood Transfusion
Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE & SURGERY
Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery:-
i. Higher Diploma in Diploma in any health related course from KMTC OR any
September 2022 Mathare
Addictive Sciences other recognized institution

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Higher Diploma in Health

Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. in a health related
8. Systems Management September 2022 Nairobi
course from a recognized institution
(Distance Learning)

DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING

Higher Diploma in
9. Radiography & Imaging Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent September 2022 Nairobi
(Ultrasonography)
Higher Diploma in
Diploma in Radiotherapy or equivalent/Diploma in Nairobi (Full time/Part
10. Radiography & Imaging – September 2022
Radiography/MIS Time)
(Radiation Therapy)
Higher Diploma in
Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Nairobi (Full Time/Part
11. Radiography & Imaging – September 2022
Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution Time)
(Computed Tomography)
Higher Diploma in
Radiography & Imaging Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Nairobi (Full Time/Part
12. September 2022
– (Magnetic Resonance Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution Time)
Imaging)
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

Higher Diploma in Medical Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a

13. September 2022 Nairobi (Part-time)
Engineering recognized institution

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 Higher Diploma in Medical Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a
14. September 2022 Nairobi (Part-time)
Engineering (Dialysis) recognized institution

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Higher Diploma in
15. Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy September 2022 Nairobi (Part-time)
Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Higher Diploma in Neuro-
16. Diploma in Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy September 2022 Nairobi
rehabilitation
Higher Diploma Women Female Physiotherapists registered with Physiotherapy Council
Health and Pelvic of Kenya (PCK) or other Physiotherapy Regulatory Bodies and September 2022 Nairobi
Rehabilitation holders of Diploma in Physiotherapy or Bsc. Physiotherapy

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Higher Diploma in
Community Based Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from
17. September 2022 Nairobi
Rehabilitation (Distance KMTC or other recognized institutions
Learning)
DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY
Higher Diploma in
Nairobi (Distance
18. Orthopaedic Technology Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology September 2022
Learning)
(Orthotics)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

Higher Diploma in
19. Community Health and Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions
September 2022 Nairobi
HIV/AIDS Care

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

Higher Diploma in
20. Diploma in Optometry/ Diploma in Opticianry September 2022 Nairobi
Optometry (Contact Lenses)

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY

Diploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical

Higher Diploma in Clinical Technology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy
September 2022 Nairobi, Mombasa
Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Three Years Post Qualification Working Experience in the
21.
Medical Field
Higher Diploma in Renal Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board
March 2023 Nairobi
Pharmacy Applicants must have met the Minimum Entry Requirements
for a Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA MEDICINE

Higher Diploma in
Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine or an equivalent
Orthopaedic & Trauma
22. qualification from a recognized institution September 2022 Nairobi
Medicine (Paediatrics)
2 years post qualification working experience
(NEW)
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK

Higher Diploma in Medical Diploma in Medical Social Work from KMTC or from any
23. Social Work (Gender Based other recognized institution or diploma in any other health September 2022 Karuri
Violence) (NEW) related course from Kenya Medical Training College

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics /Diploma in Community
Nutrition from KMTC or any other institution recognized by
Higher Diploma in
KMTC
24. Nutrition and Dietetics March 2023 Karen
Registration by the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute
(Renal Nutrition) (NEW)
(KNDI) and holder of a valid practising license from KNDI
2 Years post Diploma experience

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Higher Diploma in
Occupational Therapy Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized
25. March 2023 Nairobi
(Renal Rehabilitation) institution
(NEW)

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 SHORT COURSES
The following short courses are on offer in various campuses. Short courses are offered to individuals, corporates or tailor-made for organizations. Enrol today to meet your
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements and remain relevant in your profession. Application shall be made online by logging in to the KMTC portal –
available at www.kmtc.ac.ke and choose the option short courses and follow the steps as prompted by the system.

NO. Course Description Target Group Campus Duration Fees (KES)

The course prepares participants

to provide comprehensive HIV Lake Victoria
Health workers
Testing Services (HTS), strengthen Nairobi
HIV Training Anyone interested in
linkage to care and treatment and Kisumu 3 weeks
1. and Counseling working in HIV/AIDS 24,500
other post-test services, define target Machakos
services (HTS) programs (minimum
populations who may particularly Homa Bay
Diploma)
benefit from HIV testing services Nakuru
(accredited by NASCOP)

Those with certificate in

The course equips participants with HTS, health or social Nairobi 1 Week
knowledge & skills to motivate sciences, counseling, Lake Victoria full time +
Adherence
2. persons living with HIV/AIDS to community health & Homa Bay 1-month 16,500
Counseling
maintain their treatment and adhere development. Machakos practicum/
to guidelines provided (Must have done VCT Nakuru mentorship
counseling)
Radiographers with
at least a Diploma in
This course enables the learner to Radiography and Imaging
acquire skills and competences in or its equivalent from the 3 months
3. Echocardiography the generation and interpretation of Kenya Medical Training Nairobi (part-time) 90,500
the images of the heart and blood College or any other
vessels using ultrasound institution of Higher
Learning recognized by the
Academic Council
The course provides participants
Project Managers, Project
with requisite knowledge to design
Officers, Project Assistants,
and implement healthcare projects
health information officers, Siaya 4 weeks 35,500
to meet the populations’ health
Monitoring & practitioners involved in Nairobi full time
4. needs, and promote evidence-based
evaluation designing, supervising, Murang’a
decision making. Graduates work
coordinating or monitoring
with local & international NGOs,
interventions (minimum
public & private sector projects
Diploma)
This course empowers participants
Healthcare to become healthcare entrepreneurs Healthcare workers and
5. Nairobi 2 weeks 25,500
Entrepreneurship or to manage their healthcare those in healthcare business
businesses profitably
Healthcare workers with
a minimum qualification
of Diploma (healthcare
This courses prepares participants to
Health Systems professionals, health 4 weeks
6. become managers in the healthcare Nairobi 40,500
Management administrators, human (online)
sector.
resource officers,
procurement officers,
project managers, etc)
This course is focused on building 4 workshops
Training targets teams
the leadership capacity of healthcare of 3 days
from healthcare units.
Leadership workers. Working in their real work each.
Teams learn through
7. Development teams, participants learn leading, Nairobi Mentorship 50,500
implementing a leadership
Program managing, and governing practices & coaching
project chosen by their
that enable them to face challenges between
health system leaders
and achieve measurable results workshops
The course gives participants Laboratory technicians, Nairobi
knowledge and skills to perform technologists, scientists, Port Reitz
safe phlebotomy, provide quality medical officers, clinical Lake Victoria 3 days
8. Safe Phlebotomy 15,500
specimens for laboratory tests, officers, nurses, other Nyeri
handle phlebotomy equipment and certificate or diploma in a Kitui
avoid occupational exposure. health related course Machakos

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 Infection Healthcare workers, Makindu
This course equips participants
Prevention and hospital support staff, Kitui
with knowledge & skills to prevent
9. Control (with hospital administrations, Nairobi 5 days
and control infections in different 7,500
emphasis on HTC counselors, caregivers Nyeri
healthcare set ups
COVID 19) in general Isiolo

This course empowers participants Drivers, hoteliers, Police Eldoret

to prevent and manage life officers, Security firms, Makindu 2 weeks
First aid and basic
10. threatening emergencies. Training County emergency / Thika (part-time) 10,500
life support
follows approved international Disaster teams, teachers/ Machakos
guidelines carers etc Msambweni

Health workers & those

The course prepares participants 6 months (3
interested in working
Sign Language for to communicate in sign language, Molo fulltime & 3
11. with the deaf; minimum 60,500
Health workers helping the deaf access healthcare in Murang’a practicum)
requirement Certificate in
line with Universal Health Coverage
any course
This course is designed to provide
participants with essential skills
Physiotherapists
Pelvic Floor to perform assessment in pelvic
12. Minimum Requirement Nairobi 2 weeks 20,500
Rehabilitation floor dysfunctions and treatment
Diploma in Physiotherapy
interventions using evidence-based
practice technique.
This course prepares participants
Physiotherapists
Vestibular with knowledge and skills to
13. Minimum Requirement Nairobi One week 10,500
Rehabilitation manage vestibular system, dizziness
Diploma in Physiotherapy
and balance disturbance disorders.

The training provides participants

Exercise
with knowledge and skills on global Physiotherapists
Physiology and
14. evidence based standardized exercise Minimum Requirement Nairobi 2 weeks 15,500
prescription.
protocols after musculoskeletal Diploma in Physiotherapy
(Therapeutic)
injuries.
This course focuses on
biopsychosocial aspects of aging.
Integration of physical aging Physiotherapists
Geriatric
15. process, appropriate evidence-based Minimum Requirement Nairobi 2 weeks 15,500
Rehabilitation
evaluation techniques, outcome Diploma in Physiotherapy
measures and design of effective
treatment plan.
The course prepares participants to Healthcare workers
assess nutritional needs of critically (doctors, nurses, clinical
Nutrition in ill patients, formulate appropriate officers, nutritionists, Makueni
16. 2 weeks 25,500
critical care nutritional interventions and apply pharmacy technologists, Thika
integrated approach to manage lab technologists and
critically ill patients community health workers)
The course prepares participants to
NEW be proficient in performing Point-
Practicing Midwives
Point of Care of-care ultrasound (POCU) in Nairobi 6 months
17. registered by the Nursing 120,500
Ultrasound in Maternity to evaluate an obstetric full time
Council of Kenya
Midwifery emergency condition so as to make
immediate patient-care decisions.
Certificate
in Medical The course prepares participants to
18. Emergency respond to medical emergencies as Mean Grade of C- Nairobi 1 year 80,700
Medical first line responders
Technician

Successful Candidates will be sent to train in any of our 72 Campuses where the courses are offered.
FOLLOW THE APPLICATION GUIDELINES ON THE WEBSITE (Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke)

July 2022

Dr. Kelly Oluoch

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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