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;
•  Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Degree in Surgery or Bachelor ofDentistry Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Master of Medicine Degree in Maxillofacial Surgery from a Universityrecognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• The Maxillofacial Surgeon will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
•  Consulting with patients and analyzing patient data to determine patient needs and treatment;
•  Collaborating with other specialists, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan management of patients;
•  Recording patient care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, tests and investigations required;
•  Performing surgical procedures to extract impacted or damaged teeth, place dental implants, and remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and/or facial abnormalities;
•  Prescribing medication to improve recovery and control pain after surgery and other pain causing procedures;
•  Treating infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face, and related structures;
•  Providing emergency treatment of orofacial injuries including facial lacerations, intraoral lacerations, and fractured facial bones;
•  Performing minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone operations;
•  Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term treatment;
•  Conducting research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the oral and/or facial regions;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor