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

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre.  An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer.  Duties and responsibilities entail:

• Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations;
• Fixing and removing casts, bandages to and from patients;
• Correcting Congenital Talipes Equiano-Varus(C.T.E.V.);
• Participating in the management of minor orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents;
• Sensitising and creating awareness on orthopaedic trauma conditions to the communities; and
• Counseling patients/clients on issues regarding orthopaedic trauma.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Certificate in either Orthopaedic Plaster and Traction Technology or Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution