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

• Developing and coordinating implementation of health standards, guidelines and protocols;
• undertaking specialized diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients;
• Assessing employees’ fitness for continuation of work, age assessment and medical practice among others;
• Planning and managing national healthcare programs at the implementation level directed towards the improvement of health services in the County;
• Developing intervention activities or programs for training of health staff in field of community health and health management;
• Promoting International Health Relations;
• Monitoring and evaluating health projects and programs;
• Providing guidance, training and development of professional staff in clinical guidance, training and development of professional staff in clinical practice speciality;
• Coordinating outreach activities and services;
• Designing and undertaking research;
• Coordinating health research, analyzing, utilizing and disseminating research findings in planning activities to improve service delivery;
• Initiating development of an appropriate health information management system;
• Coordinating provision of quality health care and adherence to health standards;
• Providing specifications for procurement of health supplies and commodities and coordinating training and development and performance management.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have;

• Served as a Deputy Director of Medical Services/Senior Medical Specialist, Job Group CPSB 03/’R’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Medicine ,Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic surgery, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and Child Health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health Systems Management, Health Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health policy, Public  Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Valid practicing license from Medical practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.