The Machakos County Public Service Board (MCPSB) has announced a major recruitment drive for health sector professionals and support staff across various departments within the County Government of Machakos. The recruitment seeks to strengthen healthcare service delivery by filling positions in clinical care, nursing, laboratory services, radiology, rehabilitation, pharmacy, public health, nutrition, administration, engineering, and support services.
A total of 349 vacancies have been advertised across 23 different job categories, presenting opportunities for professionals at different career levels, as well as entry-level support positions.
The vacancies are based in Machakos County and will support the county’s continued investment in quality healthcare services and improved access to medical care for residents.
Below is a complete breakdown of all the advertised positions.
Available Positions
- Registered Nurse III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/464
- Number of Posts: 156
Registered Nurse III is the largest recruitment category in this advertisement. Officers appointed to this position will provide nursing care to patients in hospitals and other county health facilities. They will assess patients, administer treatment, monitor recovery, maintain patient records, educate patients and families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality healthcare delivery.
The role also involves implementing nursing care plans, monitoring patients’ progress, responding to emergencies, ensuring infection prevention measures are followed, and participating in health promotion activities.
- Support Staff II – Job Group ‘B’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/463
- Number of Posts: 24
Support Staff II will perform general support duties that ensure health facilities operate efficiently. Responsibilities may include cleaning hospital premises, maintaining sanitation standards, assisting in movement of equipment and supplies, supporting basic facility operations, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment for patients and staff.
The officers also help improve hygiene standards within health facilities.
- Radiographer III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/447
- Number of Posts: 15
Radiographer III officers will perform diagnostic imaging procedures including X-rays and other imaging examinations as prescribed by clinicians.
Their duties include preparing patients for imaging procedures, operating radiographic equipment, ensuring radiation safety standards are observed, maintaining imaging records, reporting equipment faults, and supporting clinicians in accurate diagnosis through quality imaging services.
- Health Records and Information Management Assistant III – Job Group ‘G’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/451
- Number of Posts: 10
Successful candidates will manage patient health records and medical information systems within county health facilities.
Key duties include:
- Receiving and registering patients
- Maintaining patient files
- Updating electronic and manual records
- Retrieving health records
- Ensuring confidentiality of patient information
- Preparing health statistics
- Supporting health information reporting systems
- Medical Laboratory Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/446
- Number of Posts: 10
Medical Laboratory Technologists will conduct laboratory investigations that assist clinicians in diagnosing diseases.
Responsibilities include collecting specimens, performing laboratory tests, operating laboratory equipment, maintaining quality assurance standards, documenting laboratory results, ensuring proper handling of specimens, and supporting disease surveillance activities.
- Medical Engineering Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/457
- Number of Posts: 10
Medical Engineering Technologists will be responsible for installation, maintenance, servicing, calibration, and repair of medical equipment used within county health facilities.
They will inspect equipment, conduct preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment faults, maintain maintenance records, advise users on proper equipment operation, and ensure medical devices remain safe and functional.
- Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/458
- Number of Posts: 10
Officers appointed to this position will provide nutrition assessment, dietary counselling, therapeutic nutrition support, and nutrition education.
Their responsibilities include preparing nutrition care plans, monitoring patients requiring specialized diets, conducting nutrition screening, promoting healthy eating practices, and participating in community nutrition programmes.
- Community Health Assistant III – Job Group ‘G’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/460
- Number of Posts: 10
Community Health Assistants will support implementation of community health programmes.
Their duties include:
- Conducting community health education
- Supervising community health volunteers
- Collecting health data
- Supporting disease prevention initiatives
- Participating in immunization campaigns
- Conducting household visits
- Preparing community health reports
- Medical Social Worker III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/459
- Number of Posts: 8
Medical Social Workers provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
Responsibilities include patient counselling, discharge planning, social assessments, linking patients with support services, facilitating referrals, advocating for vulnerable patients, and assisting families experiencing social or financial challenges affecting healthcare access.
- Registered Clinical Officer II – Job Group ‘J’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/445
- Number of Posts: 8
Clinical Officers will diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with various medical conditions.
Their responsibilities include:
- Conducting clinical examinations
- Diagnosing illnesses
- Prescribing treatment
- Performing minor procedures
- Referring complicated cases
- Maintaining patient records
- Participating in preventive healthcare activities
- Cook III – Job Group ‘E’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/462
- Number of Posts: 8
Cook III officers will prepare meals for patients and staff in accordance with dietary requirements and food safety standards.
They will also ensure cleanliness of kitchens, proper storage of food items, adherence to hygiene regulations, and efficient meal preparation schedules.
- Community Oral Health Officer III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/455
- Number of Posts: 8
Community Oral Health Officers will provide preventive and basic curative dental services.
Key duties include oral examinations, dental health education, preventive dental care, assisting in treatment procedures, maintaining dental equipment, and participating in community oral health outreach programmes.
- Medical Officer – Job Group ‘M’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/444
- Number of Posts: 6
Medical Officers will provide comprehensive medical services within county health facilities.
Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, supervising junior healthcare workers, managing inpatient and outpatient services, performing medical procedures, participating in emergency care, preparing medical reports, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
- Assistant Occupational Therapist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/452
- Number of Posts: 6
Successful candidates will assist patients recovering from illness, injury, or disability to regain independence.
Their work includes patient assessments, therapy sessions, rehabilitation planning, monitoring progress, documenting treatment outcomes, and educating patients on adaptive techniques.
- Assistant Physiotherapist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/453
- Number of Posts: 6
Assistant Physiotherapists will provide rehabilitation services to patients with physical injuries and movement disorders.
Their responsibilities include administering physiotherapy treatments, monitoring patient recovery, assisting with exercise programmes, maintaining therapy records, and promoting physical rehabilitation.
- Driver III – Job Group ‘D’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/461
- Number of Posts: 5
Drivers will provide safe transportation services for county health operations.
Their duties include:
- Driving county vehicles
- Conducting routine vehicle inspections
- Maintaining vehicle cleanliness
- Reporting mechanical faults
- Keeping transport records
- Ensuring compliance with traffic regulations
- Supporting field activities where required
- Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/450
- Number of Posts: 5
Officers will assist in management of trauma and orthopaedic patients by applying casts, splints, traction devices, and other orthopaedic appliances.
They will also assist clinicians during treatment procedures, educate patients on care of orthopaedic devices, and maintain relevant equipment.
- Pharmaceutical Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/456
- Number of Posts: 4
Pharmaceutical Technologists will support pharmaceutical services through dispensing medications, managing drug inventory, preparing prescriptions, maintaining pharmacy records, ensuring proper storage of medicines, and promoting rational medicine use.
- Radiographer I (Sonographer) – Job Group ‘K’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/448
- Number of Posts: 3
Radiographer I (Sonographer) officers will perform ultrasound examinations and other imaging procedures.
Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic ultrasound scans, preparing reports, maintaining imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, supporting clinicians during diagnosis, and maintaining accurate imaging records.
- Assistant Public Health Officer III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/449
- Number of Posts: 3
Assistant Public Health Officers will support environmental health programmes aimed at disease prevention.
Their responsibilities include environmental inspections, sanitation monitoring, food hygiene inspections, disease surveillance, health education, outbreak investigations, and enforcement of public health regulations.
- Orthopaedic Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/454
- Number of Posts: 3
Orthopaedic Technologists will fabricate, fit, adjust, and repair orthopaedic appliances such as braces and prosthetic devices.
They will work closely with clinicians to improve patient mobility, comfort, and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Medical Specialist I (Radiologist) – Job Group ‘Q’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/442
- Number of Posts: 3
Medical Specialists (Radiologists) will provide specialized diagnostic imaging services.
Their responsibilities include interpreting medical images, advising clinicians on diagnostic findings, supervising radiology services, ensuring quality assurance, participating in clinical audits, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to specialized patient management.
- Medical Specialist I (Psychiatrist) – Job Group ‘Q’
- Reference: MCPSB/06/2026/443
- Number of Posts: 1
Medical Specialists (Psychiatrists) will provide specialized mental healthcare services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing mental health disorders
- Developing treatment plans
- Prescribing psychiatric medication
- Conducting psychotherapy where appropriate
- Managing psychiatric emergencies
- Supporting multidisciplinary mental health teams
- Supervising junior healthcare staff
- Promoting mental health awareness within the county
Summary of Vacancies
| Position | Posts |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse III | 156 |
| Support Staff II | 24 |
| Radiographer III | 15 |
| Health Records & Information Management Assistant III | 10 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist III | 10 |
| Medical Engineering Technologist III | 10 |
| Nutrition & Dietetics Technologist III | 10 |
| Community Health Assistant III | 10 |
| Medical Social Worker III | 8 |
| Registered Clinical Officer II | 8 |
| Cook III | 8 |
| Community Oral Health Officer III | 8 |
| Medical Officer | 6 |
| Assistant Occupational Therapist III | 6 |
| Assistant Physiotherapist III | 6 |
| Driver III | 5 |
| Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist III | 5 |
| Pharmaceutical Technologist III | 4 |
| Radiographer I (Sonographer) | 3 |
| Assistant Public Health Officer III | 3 |
| Orthopaedic Technologist III | 3 |
| Medical Specialist I (Radiologist) | 3 |
| Medical Specialist I (Psychiatrist) | 1 |
Total Vacancies: 349
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Machakos County Public Service Board recruitment portal before the stated application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the detailed advertisement and ensure they meet the requirements for their preferred position before submitting an application.
