Tharaka Nithi County Government is pleased to announce a range of employment opportunities across the health and ICT sectors. These openings aim to strengthen healthcare service delivery and enhance digital infrastructure for efficient and responsive county services. All positions are offered on permanent and pensionable terms, providing stability and long-term professional development opportunities for successful applicants.
Qualified and passionate individuals are encouraged to apply for the positions listed below, which cater to both experienced specialists and early-career professionals in the healthcare and ICT fields.
Available Vacancies
1. Medical Specialist [1] – Anaesthesiologist (Job Group Q) – 1 Position
The Anaesthesiologist will play a critical role in the surgical and emergency care units by ensuring the safe administration of anaesthesia and monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer various types of anaesthesia during surgical operations and medical procedures.
- Monitor patient vital signs and adjust anaesthesia levels accordingly.
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe perioperative care.
- Conduct pre-operative assessments and educate patients on anaesthesia-related procedures and risks.
- Provide post-operative pain management and recovery monitoring.
- Participate in emergency resuscitation and trauma care.
- Maintain up-to-date medical records and anaesthesia charts.
2. Medical Officer (Job Group M) – 2 Positions
Medical Officers are frontline professionals responsible for diagnosing and treating patients across various departments, contributing to the delivery of quality primary and specialized medical care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and manage both inpatient and outpatient medical conditions.
- Perform medical procedures and minor surgeries.
- Prescribe medication and provide patient education on treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and updated medical records.
- Participate in medical ward rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Refer patients to specialized care when necessary.
- Supervise and mentor clinical and nursing staff in their daily duties.
3. Registered Clinical Officer [1] – Emergency and Critical Care (Job Group K) – 5 Positions
These officers will be stationed in emergency and high-dependency units to provide immediate and life-saving interventions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform initial assessment and triage of emergency patients.
- Provide advanced life support and resuscitation services.
- Manage acute trauma, cardiac, and respiratory emergencies.
- Assist with intensive care monitoring and interventions.
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare providers for critical patient management.
- Ensure continuous monitoring and documentation of patient progress.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response training sessions.
4. Registered Nurse [3] (Job Group H) – 2 Positions
These nurses will be responsible for delivering general nursing services across different hospital wards and clinics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide patient-centered nursing care in accordance with established standards and protocols.
- Monitor patients’ health status and record observations.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Educate patients and families about disease prevention and health promotion.
- Assist physicians in examinations and procedures.
- Participate in infection prevention and control programs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential nursing records.
5. Registered Nurse [1] – Accident and Emergency Care (Job Group K) – 10 Positions
These nurses will be key members of the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, offering timely interventions to patients in critical conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide immediate nursing care.
- Triage patients and prioritize treatment based on severity.
- Administer medications and perform clinical procedures in emergencies.
- Assist in stabilization and transfer of patients to intensive care or surgical units.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
- Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
6. Registered Nurse [1] – Critical Care (Job Group K) – 10 Positions
Critical Care Nurses will be deployed in ICUs and HDUs to provide intensive nursing care for patients with life-threatening conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor patients on life-support equipment and assess clinical indicators.
- Administer continuous intravenous infusions, medications, and oxygen therapy.
- Ensure adherence to critical care protocols and hygiene standards.
- Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and take immediate action.
- Maintain accurate critical care documentation.
- Educate patients’ families on care plans and recovery processes.
7. Medical Engineering Technologist [3] (Job Group H) – 2 Positions
Medical Engineering Technologists will ensure that all hospital equipment and medical devices are in safe, working condition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, calibrate, and maintain biomedical equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections of medical devices and machinery.
- Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.
- Maintain service logs and inventory of spare parts and tools.
- Train hospital staff on safe use of medical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
8. Counselling Psychologist [3] (Job Group H) – 1 Position
The Counselling Psychologist will provide psychological support and mental health services to patients and staff across healthcare facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess clients’ psychological needs through interviews and diagnostic tools.
- Offer individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Support patients dealing with trauma, stress, or chronic illness.
- Develop intervention plans to improve mental well-being.
- Collaborate with other medical staff to ensure holistic treatment approaches.
- Provide crisis counselling and suicide prevention interventions.
- Maintain confidentiality and proper documentation of sessions.
9. Information Communication Technology Officer (ICT) [3] (Job Group H) – 3 Positions
ICT Officers at this level will support county-wide digital operations by providing technical support, system administration, and user training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for hardware and software systems.
- Assist in setting up and maintaining local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
- Conduct troubleshooting for system errors, performance issues, and outages.
- Maintain system security, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
- Train users on software applications and ICT policies.
- Monitor ICT usage and enforce compliance with county ICT regulations.
- Support data entry and system integration initiatives.
10. Information Communication Technology Officer (ICT) [2] (Job Group J) – 4 Positions
ICT Officers in this grade will take on more specialized roles in network management, database administration, and system development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage county network infrastructure and internet connectivity.
- Administer databases and ensure data security and integrity.
- Design, develop, and maintain in-house applications and digital tools.
- Conduct user needs assessments and recommend ICT solutions.
- Generate regular reports on system usage, errors, and upgrades.
- Lead initiatives for ICT infrastructure upgrades and system automation.
- Provide technical input in procurement and evaluation of ICT equipment.
11. Information Communication Technology Officer (ICT) [1] (Job Group K) – 3 Positions
These senior ICT Officers will oversee large-scale ICT projects and policy implementation across various departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop ICT policies, procedures, and strategic plans for the county.
- Coordinate implementation of e-governance platforms and digital systems.
- Lead technical teams in the deployment and management of complex ICT systems.
- Oversee cybersecurity frameworks and data protection compliance.
- Liaise with vendors and external consultants for systems integration.
- Monitor performance of ICT units and staff across departments.
- Conduct ICT audits and provide recommendations for improvements.
Application Details
All applicants must ensure that their applications are submitted by 29th July 2025. These are full-time positions based on permanent and pensionable terms.
Interested candidates should ensure they meet the specific requirements and responsibilities of each role before applying. The recruitment process will be merit-based and adhere to the principles of fairness and transparency.
Note: Since the mode of application has not been specified as email, you may proceed to submit your application through the official county recruitment portal.
