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.

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;
•  A Masters Degree in the field of Orthopaedic 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;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time.

Duties and responsibilities:

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

•  Conduct weekly Orthopaedic outpatient clinics;
•  Conduct weekly major ward rounds;
•  Conduct Orthopaedic related surgical operations;
•  Respond to Orthopaedic related emergencies;
•  Interpret diagnostic tests such as CT Scans, MRIs, X-Rays etc;
•  Prescribe and administer medications as appropriate;
•  Supervise and train junior doctors, Interns and medical students;
•  Keep and update patients’ medical record/notes;
•  Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical team;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.