The County Government has announced new employment opportunities for qualified healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers in the public health sector. The recruitment includes permanent and pensionable specialist positions as well as internship opportunities for Medical Laboratory Technologists.
These vacancies provide an opportunity for professionals to contribute to the delivery of quality healthcare services while supporting the county’s commitment to strengthening medical services across its health facilities. The available positions cover specialized medical practice and laboratory services, making them suitable for experienced specialists and recent graduates seeking internship placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates before the closing date of 14th July 2026.
The available positions are outlined below.
1. Medical Laboratory Technologist [3] – Intern
- Job Group: H
- Employment Type: One (1) Year Contract
- Category: External Advert
- Number of Posts: 20
- Application Deadline: 14th July 2026
Job Overview
The Medical Laboratory Technologist Internship is intended to provide graduates with practical experience in accredited medical laboratories under professional supervision. During the internship period, successful candidates will participate in routine laboratory operations while enhancing their technical knowledge, professional competence, and practical skills required in modern diagnostic laboratories.
The internship exposes participants to different laboratory departments including clinical chemistry, microbiology, haematology, immunology, blood transfusion, parasitology, histopathology, molecular diagnostics, and quality assurance systems.
Interns will work alongside qualified laboratory professionals while supporting diagnostic services that assist clinicians in disease diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Performing laboratory investigations according to approved laboratory procedures.
- Receiving, registering, and processing patient specimens.
- Preparing samples for laboratory examination.
- Conducting routine laboratory tests under supervision.
- Operating laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment.
- Maintaining accuracy during specimen identification and handling.
- Recording laboratory findings accurately.
- Assisting in interpretation and reporting of laboratory results.
- Supporting quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Ensuring laboratory safety procedures are observed at all times.
- Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and proper organization.
- Preparing laboratory reagents where applicable.
- Monitoring laboratory stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Assisting in inventory management of laboratory supplies.
- Maintaining proper storage of laboratory specimens and reagents.
- Participating in preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Reporting equipment malfunctions for timely servicing.
- Supporting infection prevention and control measures.
- Participating in laboratory audits and quality improvement activities.
- Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Working collaboratively with clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participating in continuous professional learning activities.
- Preparing daily and monthly laboratory reports where required.
- Supporting implementation of laboratory information systems.
- Performing any other duties assigned within the laboratory department.
2. Senior Medical Specialist – Radiologist
- Job Group: R
- Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable
- Category: External Advert
- Number of Posts: 1
- Application Deadline: 14th July 2026
Job Overview
The Senior Medical Specialist – Radiologist will provide specialist diagnostic imaging services while supporting clinicians through accurate interpretation of radiological examinations. The officer will oversee imaging services, contribute to patient management decisions, mentor junior staff, and promote quality diagnostic standards.
The position plays a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis through modern imaging technologies while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing specialist radiology consultation services.
- Performing and interpreting diagnostic imaging examinations.
- Reporting X-ray investigations.
- Reporting ultrasound examinations.
- Reporting CT scan findings.
- Reporting MRI examinations where available.
- Supporting fluoroscopy procedures.
- Advising clinicians on appropriate imaging investigations.
- Participating in multidisciplinary patient management meetings.
- Supervising radiographers and other imaging staff.
- Monitoring quality assurance in imaging services.
- Ensuring radiation safety standards are maintained.
- Developing imaging protocols and guidelines.
- Supporting procurement of radiology equipment.
- Participating in equipment evaluation and commissioning.
- Monitoring equipment functionality and maintenance.
- Participating in clinical audits.
- Supporting research activities within the department.
- Training interns and junior medical officers.
- Participating in continuous medical education.
- Maintaining accurate diagnostic reports.
- Ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
- Advising hospital management on imaging service improvements.
- Participating in emergency imaging services.
- Performing any other duties assigned within the specialty.
3. Senior Medical Specialist – Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Surgeon
- Job Group: R
- Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable
- Category: External Advert
- Number of Posts: 1
- Application Deadline: 14th July 2026
Job Overview
The Senior Medical Specialist – Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Surgeon will provide specialized diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of disorders affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The specialist will offer outpatient, inpatient, and emergency ENT services while contributing to teaching, mentorship, and quality healthcare delivery.
The role also supports multidisciplinary care aimed at improving patient outcomes and expanding access to specialized surgical services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing specialist ENT consultation services.
- Diagnosing diseases affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
- Performing elective ENT surgical procedures.
- Managing emergency ENT surgical cases.
- Conducting outpatient specialist clinics.
- Reviewing hospitalized patients.
- Developing patient treatment plans.
- Performing pre-operative assessments.
- Conducting post-operative follow-up care.
- Participating in multidisciplinary clinical management.
- Supervising junior doctors and interns.
- Mentoring medical staff within the department.
- Participating in clinical audits.
- Supporting quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate patient records.
- Participating in continuous medical education.
- Advising management on specialized equipment needs.
- Supporting procurement planning for ENT equipment.
- Participating in health education activities.
- Supporting community outreach programs where applicable.
- Participating in research activities.
- Promoting patient safety initiatives.
- Maintaining professional and ethical standards.
- Supporting implementation of hospital clinical guidelines.
- Performing any other duties assigned within the specialty.
4. Senior Medical Specialist – General Surgeon
- Job Group: R
- Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable
- Category: External Advert
- Number of Posts: 1
- Application Deadline: 14th July 2026
Job Overview
The Senior Medical Specialist – General Surgeon will provide specialist surgical services for patients requiring operative and non-operative management of general surgical conditions. The specialist will support emergency and elective surgical services while promoting quality clinical care, mentorship, research, and continuous improvement of surgical services.
The position is responsible for ensuring safe surgical practice, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening surgical capacity within county health facilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing specialist general surgical consultation services.
- Diagnosing surgical conditions.
- Performing elective surgical procedures.
- Managing emergency surgical operations.
- Conducting outpatient surgical clinics.
- Reviewing admitted surgical patients.
- Preparing individualized treatment plans.
- Performing pre-operative assessments.
- Conducting post-operative patient reviews.
- Supervising theatre procedures.
- Supporting intensive care management where required.
- Participating in multidisciplinary patient care.
- Supervising junior doctors and interns.
- Mentoring healthcare professionals.
- Participating in mortality and morbidity reviews.
- Supporting infection prevention initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Participating in clinical audits.
- Supporting implementation of surgical quality improvement initiatives.
- Participating in research and academic activities.
- Advising management on surgical equipment requirements.
- Supporting procurement planning for surgical supplies.
- Participating in continuous medical education.
- Promoting patient safety and quality healthcare standards.
- Performing any other duties assigned within the specialty.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications together with all the required documents as specified in the official advertisement.
Applications must be received on or before 14th July 2026.
