The County Public Service Board has announced a major recruitment drive for qualified and competent professionals to fill various vacancies within the Department of Health Services. The opportunities are available on permanent and pensionable terms across multiple health cadres, providing an excellent chance for healthcare professionals to build long-term careers in county public service.
The recruitment covers a wide range of medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, laboratory, rehabilitation, public health, radiography, engineering, and emergency medical positions. Successful candidates will be deployed at the County Headquarters to strengthen healthcare service delivery across the county.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date of 23rd July 2026.
Below is a detailed overview of all the advertised vacancies.
Available Positions
1. Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 1/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 36
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse III will provide professional nursing care in hospitals and community health settings. The officer will participate in preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare services while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with professional nursing standards.
Key Duties
- Provide nursing care to patients.
- Assess patient health conditions.
- Administer prescribed treatment and medication.
- Monitor patient progress and document observations.
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Participate in maternal and child health programmes.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Support implementation of infection prevention and control measures.
2. Medical Laboratory Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 2/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 10
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Medical Laboratory Technologist III will conduct laboratory investigations that support disease diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention.
Key Duties
- Conduct laboratory tests and examinations.
- Prepare laboratory specimens.
- Operate laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory quality standards.
- Record and report laboratory findings.
- Ensure proper storage of laboratory samples.
- Observe laboratory safety procedures.
3. Registered Clinical Officer III – Job Group ‘J’
- Vacancy No: 3/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 14
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Registered Clinical Officer III will diagnose, manage, and treat patients while providing comprehensive clinical care.
Key Duties
- Examine patients.
- Diagnose illnesses.
- Prescribe treatment.
- Manage outpatient and inpatient services.
- Refer patients requiring specialized care.
- Maintain patient medical records.
- Participate in disease prevention programmes.
4. Medical Officer – Job Group ‘M’
- Vacancy No: 4/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 6
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Description
Medical Officers will provide comprehensive medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and clinical management.
Key Duties
- Diagnose and treat patients.
- Perform medical procedures.
- Supervise junior healthcare workers.
- Participate in emergency medical care.
- Maintain patient records.
- Promote public health programmes.
- Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines.
5. Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 5/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 3
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The officer will provide nutrition assessment, dietary counselling, and nutrition support services.
Key Duties
- Assess nutritional status.
- Develop nutrition care plans.
- Provide dietary counselling.
- Promote healthy nutrition practices.
- Monitor nutritional interventions.
- Prepare nutrition reports.
6. Assistant Public Health Officer III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 6/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 4
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Assistant Public Health Officer III will support disease prevention, environmental sanitation, and public health initiatives.
Key Duties
- Conduct public health inspections.
- Monitor environmental health conditions.
- Promote sanitation programmes.
- Participate in disease surveillance.
- Conduct health education activities.
- Prepare inspection reports.
7. Medical Engineering Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 7/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 2
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The officer will maintain and manage medical equipment to ensure safe and reliable healthcare services.
Key Duties
- Install medical equipment.
- Repair faulty equipment.
- Conduct preventive maintenance.
- Test equipment performance.
- Maintain maintenance records.
- Advise on equipment safety.
8. Pharmacist – Job Group ‘M’
- Vacancy No: 8/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 1
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Description
The Pharmacist will oversee pharmaceutical services, medication management, and patient counselling.
Key Duties
- Dispense medicines.
- Verify prescriptions.
- Counsel patients.
- Maintain pharmaceutical inventories.
- Monitor medicine safety.
- Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.
9. Senior Registered Clinical Officer – Audiology – Job Group ‘L’
- Vacancy No: 9/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 1
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Description
The officer will provide specialized audiology assessment and hearing healthcare services.
Key Duties
- Conduct hearing assessments.
- Perform audiological evaluations.
- Recommend hearing interventions.
- Counsel patients.
- Maintain audiology records.
- Support hearing conservation programmes.
10. Nursing Officer I – Job Group ‘K’
- Vacancy No: 10/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 4
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Description
The Nursing Officer I will coordinate nursing services while ensuring quality patient care.
Key Duties
- Supervise nursing staff.
- Coordinate patient care.
- Implement nursing standards.
- Maintain patient documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement programmes.
- Mentor junior nurses.
11. Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse III – Job Group ‘G’
- Vacancy No: 11/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 10
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Description
The Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse III will provide basic nursing and community healthcare services.
Key Duties
- Provide nursing care.
- Administer medication.
- Monitor patients.
- Conduct community outreach.
- Promote health education.
- Maintain nursing records.
12. Radiographer III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 12/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 4
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Radiographer III will perform diagnostic imaging procedures and support patient diagnosis.
Key Duties
- Operate imaging equipment.
- Prepare patients for imaging.
- Produce diagnostic images.
- Maintain imaging records.
- Observe radiation safety standards.
- Maintain imaging equipment.
13. Assistant Health Records and Information Management Officer III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 13/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 5
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The officer will manage patient health records and healthcare information systems.
Key Duties
- Maintain medical records.
- Update health information systems.
- Retrieve patient records.
- Ensure confidentiality.
- Prepare health statistics.
- Support health information management.
14. Orthopedic Trauma Technologist – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 14/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 3
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The officer will assist in the management of trauma and orthopedic patients.
Key Duties
- Apply orthopedic appliances.
- Assist fracture management.
- Prepare orthopedic materials.
- Educate patients.
- Maintain orthopedic equipment.
- Support rehabilitation services.
15. Physiotherapist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 15/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 3
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Physiotherapist III will assess and manage patients requiring physical rehabilitation.
Key Duties
- Assess patients.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Administer physiotherapy.
- Monitor patient progress.
- Educate patients.
- Maintain treatment records.
16. Occupational Therapist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 16/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 3
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist III will help patients regain independence through therapeutic interventions.
Key Duties
- Assess functional abilities.
- Develop rehabilitation programmes.
- Train patients in daily living skills.
- Recommend assistive devices.
- Monitor patient progress.
- Maintain therapy records.
17. Orthopedic Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 17/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 3
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The officer will fabricate, fit, and maintain orthopedic appliances for patients.
Key Duties
- Prepare orthopedic devices.
- Fit prosthetic appliances.
- Repair orthopedic equipment.
- Educate patients.
- Maintain workshop records.
- Support rehabilitation programmes.
18. Pharmaceutical Technologist III – Job Group ‘H’
- Vacancy No: 18/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 4
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Pharmaceutical Technologist III will support pharmaceutical service delivery.
Key Duties
- Dispense medicines.
- Prepare prescriptions.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory.
- Counsel patients.
- Keep pharmaceutical records.
- Observe medicine safety standards.
19. Senior Pharmaceutical Technologist – Oncology – Job Group ‘L’
- Vacancy No: 19/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 1
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The officer will support oncology pharmacy services and safe handling of cancer medicines.
Key Duties
- Prepare oncology medicines.
- Dispense cancer medications.
- Monitor pharmaceutical safety.
- Counsel oncology patients.
- Maintain oncology pharmacy records.
- Ensure safe handling procedures.
20. Senior Registered Nurse – Anesthesia – Job Group ‘L’
- Vacancy No: 20/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 5
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The officer will provide specialized anesthesia nursing services before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Key Duties
- Prepare patients for anesthesia.
- Monitor patients during surgery.
- Assist anesthetists.
- Monitor recovery.
- Maintain anesthesia records.
- Ensure patient safety.
21. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Job Group ‘G’
- Vacancy No: 22/2026/KCPSB
- Number of Posts: 6
- Location: County Headquarters
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Emergency Medical Technician will provide emergency pre-hospital medical care and patient transport services.
Key Duties
- Respond to emergency calls.
- Provide emergency medical treatment.
- Stabilize patients.
- Transport patients safely.
- Operate emergency medical equipment.
- Prepare incident reports.
- Support disaster response activities.
Summary of Vacancies
A total of 129 vacancies have been advertised across the Department of Health Services in the following cadres:
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse III – 36 Posts
- Medical Laboratory Technologist III – 10 Posts
- Registered Clinical Officer III – 14 Posts
- Medical Officer – 6 Posts
- Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III – 3 Posts
- Assistant Public Health Officer III – 4 Posts
- Medical Engineering Technologist III – 2 Posts
- Pharmacist – 1 Post
- Senior Registered Clinical Officer – Audiology – 1 Post
- Nursing Officer I – 4 Posts
- Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse III – 10 Posts
- Radiographer III – 4 Posts
- Assistant Health Records and Information Management Officer III – 5 Posts
- Orthopedic Trauma Technologist – 3 Posts
- Physiotherapist III – 3 Posts
- Occupational Therapist III – 3 Posts
- Orthopedic Technologist III – 3 Posts
- Pharmaceutical Technologist III – 4 Posts
- Senior Pharmaceutical Technologist – Oncology – 1 Post
- Senior Registered Nurse – Anesthesia – 5 Posts
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – 6 Posts
Important Information
- Employer: County Public Service Board
- Department: Health Services
- Duty Station: County Headquarters
- Closing Date: 23rd July 2026
- Employment Terms: Permanent or Permanent and Pensionable, as specified for each position.
