The Nakuru County Public Service Board has released an official schedule of interviews for various health service positions under Advertisement No. 16/2024. This highly anticipated recruitment drive reflects the county’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare system by onboarding qualified and competent personnel across several cadres.
Overview of the Recruitment Drive
The comprehensive interview schedule spans nearly a month, beginning on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and extending through Friday, May 16, 2025. It involves hundreds of shortlisted candidates vying for positions across a diverse range of job groups and healthcare specialties. This mass recruitment comes at a critical time as the county scales up its health service delivery in response to increased demand and a need for improved staffing at county health facilities.
Positions Under Interview
The interviews will cover the following key health positions:
- Ambulance Driver III (Job Group ‘D’)
- Enrolled Nurse III
- Registered Clinical Officer III
- Registered Nurse III
- Clerical Officer II (CPSB 13, Job Group ‘F’)
- And numerous other specialized health and administrative roles
Each position has its unique time slot, with interviews commencing as early as 8:30 AM and running until approximately 2:30 PM daily. The detailed interview timetable lists candidates alphabetically along with their ID numbers, date of interview, and time allocation.
Significance of the Interviews
This interview schedule is not only a step forward in the recruitment process but also a reflection of the county’s broader strategy to improve access to quality healthcare. Nakuru County has been lauded in recent years for its investment in health infrastructure, but staffing remains a priority.
Dr. Caroline Karugu, a senior health official in Nakuru, emphasized the importance of this initiative:
“By hiring more healthcare professionals, we aim to reduce patient-to-healthcare worker ratios, especially in rural and underserved areas. This recruitment drive is timely and crucial.”
Candidate Guidelines and Next Steps
Candidates are advised to:
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled time.
- Bring original and photocopies of their academic and professional certificates, ID card, and any other supporting documents.
- Adhere strictly to the dress code and COVID-19 protocols, if applicable.
The interviews are scheduled to take place at the Nakuru County Public Service Board offices, and successful candidates will be notified individually through the county’s official communication channels.
Transparency and Fairness
The publishing of the full interview schedule underscores the board’s commitment to transparency and merit-based recruitment. It allows candidates and the public to verify details and fosters trust in the hiring process.
For more updates, candidates and interested stakeholders are encouraged to regularly check the official Nakuru County Government website and public notice boards.
