Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking history of the patient, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues.
• Organizing health management teams and convening health management teams at level two health facilities.
• Refering patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
• Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports.
• Couching and mentoring students on attachments.
• Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill.
• Organizing health management teams and convening health management committees.
• Collecting and compiling data for research in clinical service issues.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: community health and development, counselling psychology, psychology, public health, medical education, health system management, health profession education, medical sociology, comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery, sports medicine or health promotion from a recognized institution plus a diploma in clinical medicine and surgery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate of Registration from Clinical Officers’ Council;
• Valid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers’ Council; and
• Certificate in computer applications.