Tharaka Nithi County is one of the forty seven (47) counties in Kenya. It borders the Counties of Embu to the South and South West, Meru to the North and North East, Kirinyiga and Nyeri to the West and Kitui to the East and South East. The county lies between latitude 000 07′ and 000 26′ South and between longitudes 370 19′ and 370 46′ East. The County is approximately 2,662.1 Km2; including the shared Mt Kenya forest estimated to have 360Km2 in Tharaka Nithi County. In addition to shared common Identity we share a common responsibility too – Build social cohesion, by encouraging inter community dialogue and understanding – Promote economic growth – Create a community’s competitive edge in all sectors of our Nation’s development.

Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,& ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Surgery from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical Specialist by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.

Duties and responsibilities:

The General Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illnesses, diseases and injuries;
•  Provide Surgical services;
•  Operate surgical clinics;
•  Supervise the implementation of care and treatment plans by other medical personnel;
•  Conduct medical education and research activities in clinical areaof work;
•  Participate in the development of procedures for the department;
•  Make decisions regarding work processes based on established guidelines;
•  Prioritize and organize work to meet changing conditions and any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.