The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and density of 682. Administratively, it is divided into twelve sub counties, sixty wards, one hundred and eighty seven Village Units and four hundred Community Administrative Areas. Politically, it comprises of twelve constituencies and sixty wards. The climate in this region is very conducive for many activities including crop and animal production. County Vision A wealthy and vibrant county offering high quality services to its residents County Mission To improve the welfare of the people of Kakamega county through formulation and implementation of all-inclusive multi-sectoral policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
• Undertaking “Firs-On-Call” duties including clerking, investigating, and managing patients;
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days, managing health facilities at various tiers in communities,;
• Responding to intern calls;
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers (Intern) and other students;
• Performing emergency surgeries;
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P3 Forms;
• Court attendance and performing post mortems;
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings;
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment;
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the customer and service provider;
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention, and control;
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and
• Preparing medical reports.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have;

• Served as Senior Medical Officer, Job Group CPSB 06/‘N’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
• Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Valid practicing license from Medical practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.