The seat of the County Government – Marsabit town, is situated 270Kms north of Isiolo town, with most trading and urban centers within the county ranging from 60Kms to over 300Kms from Marsabit town. Marsabit town sits at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level. Marsabit town is situated on the Nairobi-Addis Ababa highway, hosting the county headquarters and bordering the Marsabit National Park. In order to attract skilled workers, potential entrepreneurs, and also tap into the immense benefits of the LAPSSET project, Marsabit town requires urgent attention in holistic planning which the county government is committed to providing.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Diagnosing, caring for, and treating diseases;
• Performing medical and surgical procedures;
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
• Participating in the management of medicines, medical instruments, and equipment;
• Providing health education;
• Maintaining medical records, health Information, and data;
• Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement;
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students, and clinical officer interns; and preparing requisite documents for registration.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B.) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Personal Qualities

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:

• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good organizational and supervisory skills