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- Company: Muranga County Government
- Location: Kenya
- State: Muranga
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Graduates Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Murang’a County is one of the five counties in the Central region of the Republic of Kenya. It is bordered to the North by Nyeri, to the South by Kiambu, to the West by Nyandarua and to the East by Kirinyaga, Embu and Machakos counties.
Registered Clinical Officer (Intern) – 57 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution.
- Has a valid registration with Clinical Officers Council
- Has a valid practicing license from Clinical Officers Council
- Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution
Duties and responsibilities
- Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
- Implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health workers;
- Guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
- Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
- Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
- Collecting and compiling clinical data; and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
- Work in a flexible shift
- Strong commitment to inpatient and outpatient care of patients
- Respond to emergency
- Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the county health department
Clinical Officer – Intern (Ophthamologists) – 3 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine.
- Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology Specialization from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Clinical Officers Council
- Must hold a valid practicing license.
Other requirements
- Professional certifications: May include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac
- Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide consultations at eye clinics, conduct comprehensive eye examinations, and take ophthalmic histories from patients.
- Evaluate and manage common eye ailments and chronic eye diseases. This includes prescribing appropriate medication.
- Perform minor eye surgeries, including cataract surgeries (such as small incision technique) and trachoma surgeries.
- Prescription and dispensing: Assess visual acuity and prescribe corrective eyeglasses and other low-vision devices for patients with refractive errors.
- Identify and appropriately refer complicated or emergency cases that require a senior specialist’s attention, such as an ophthalmologist.
- Admit patients to wards when necessary and inform the senior medical officer.
- Lead or participate in campaigns aimed at creating awareness of eye conditions such as cataracts and trachoma.
- Take part in planning and participating in eye camps
- Conduct screening exercises and eye care training for the community.
- Documentation and reporting: Accurately and properly document all assessments and treatments in patient files. Compile and submit reports on departmental activities.
- Maintain equipment in good condition and manage the inventory of ophthalmic supplies and drugs. Compile requisitions to avoid stock shortages.
- Staff supervision: Monitor and supervise other clinic staff to ensure work is done efficiently.
- Participate in annual program planning and provide recommendations to improve the quality of services.
- Ongoing education: Attend and participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in eye care.
- Mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior staff and students.
Registered Nurse (Intern) – 10 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution;
- Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
- Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
- Providing appropriate healthcare services including Integrated Management of
- Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Immunization, PMTCT, Ante-Natal Care and Delivery,
- Providing Health Education and Counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
- Referring patients and clients appropriately;
- Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
- Maintaining records on patients’/clients’ health condition and care;
- Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
- Collecting and compiling data.
Mortician (Intern) – 4 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen diploma in mortuary science
- KCSE D (Plain)
- complete a period of apprenticeship, and pass a licensing exam
- Be a member of a registered funeral professional association
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong English and Swahili language skills
- Training in embalming and grief counseling.
- Proficiency in computer skills
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collecting and receiving bodies within the hospital and outside through the prescribed procedures.
- Recording bodies received.
- Washing the bodies, embalming, and refrigeration.
- Scrubbing and assisting in post mortems.
- Counselling the relatives.
- Releasing the bodies to the relatives as per the laid procedures’
Physiotherapist (Intern) – 2 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in physiotherapist from a recognized institution
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
- Certificate of registration from the Kenya society of physiotherapist (KSP)
- Current certificate of practice from the Kenya society of physiotherapist (KSP)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing physiotherapist services to outpatients at an outpatient unit/ward/ health institution
- Assessing patients’ needs including rehabilitation
- Verifying and maintaining information and records relating to patients
- Screening, assessing and providing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy as per the patients/clients formulated treatment plan
- Collecting data for operational research
- Sensitizing the community on physiotherapist issues
- Preparing periodic reports
Occupational Therapist (Intern) – 3 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the Kenya Occupational Therapists Association.
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, supervision for provision of occupational therapy services at an outpatient department or ward in a hospital or Community based Rehabilitation
- Assessing patients’ needs for Rehabilitation;
- Acquiring, verifying and maintaining information and data relating to patients,
- Maintaining records of relevant departmental supplies including finished articles made in Occupational Therapy section.
- Assessing and formulating patient’s treatment plan;
- Maintaining records and data relating to patients;
- Collecting data for operational research;
- Sensitizing the community on occupational therapy issues; and preparing periodic reports
Civil Engineer (Intern) – 4 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Civil engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Be a registered member of IET, KETRB.
- Be computer literate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and public buildings.
- Preparing design plans, blueprints, and technical specifications for civil and road works.
- Conducting feasibility studies and site analyses to assess project viability and suitability.
- Construction and maintenance
- Supervising and controlling all construction works to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Monitoring progress, resolving issues on-site, and ensuring adherence to approved designs and safety protocols.
- Assisting in the maintenance of roads, drainage systems, and other public works.
- Testing materials and commissioning completed infrastructure to ensure it functions correctly and safely.
- Preparing tender documents, cost estimates, and contract documents for civil works.
- Undertaking site measurements and preparing interim and final accounts for work completed.
- Analysing and evaluating claims arising from construction contracts.
- Preparing work plans, reports, and work schedules in liaison with supervisors.
- Supervising junior engineering staff, technicians, and contractors.
- Collaborating with other departments, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.
- Communicating with communities and addressing concerns related to projects.
Software Engineer (Intern) – 2 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering is generally required. Some roles may require a Master’s degree.
- A minimum of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) may be specified for degree holders, often with a requirement for several years of experience. a minimum aggregate of C+ with a C in Mathematics is often the standard for the KCSE examination.
- Technical and soft skills
- Strong knowledge of application development languages and a deep understanding of programming logic are fundamental.
- Experience with database development/administration and application/web servers is often required.
- Systems and analysis: Familiarity with systems modelling, design techniques, and business systems analysis is common.
- Proficiency with application development tools, software packaging tools, and software life cycle tools is frequently listed.
- Logic and problem-solving: Employers look for candidates with strong mathematical and logical skills and the ability to interpret and visualize process flows.
- Soft skills: Good communication skills are essential for collaborating with teams and stakeholders
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee the development, design, and maintenance of new and existing software systems, ensuring smooth operation and maximum user benefit.
- Provide technical support for the county’s computer systems and networks, including wireless networks.
- Ensure ICT systems comply with regulations and legal requirements, maintain data security, and schedule upgrades and security backups.
- Assist in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans for the ICT directorate, aligning with county development goals.
- Recommend and supervise hardware and software specifications.
- Log and track technical problems, draw and schedule preventive maintenance, and conduct feasibility studies.
- Supervise the compilation of systems documentation and advise on ICT-related issues.
- Train junior officers working under their supervision.
- Liaise with users to ensure information processing needs are met.
Accountant Intern – 2 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- A pass in part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or it’s recognized equivalent qualifications.
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification
Duties and responsibilities
- Performing a variety of accounting work of limited scope and under the guidance of a senior officer.
- Specifically, work will involve preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations involving primary data entry and routine
- accounting work such as balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers etc.
- The scope and complexity of work will increase with experience and training but the officer will still be under close guidance where new tasks are involved.
- He/she will be responsible for safe custody of records and assets under him /her.
General Intern – 4 Posts
Requirements for Appointment an internship position a candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen not over the age of 35 years
- Be an unemployed graduate from a recognized training institution who has completed a certificate, diploma or a degree course in the last five years or less, in a relevant field.
- Not have benefited from a similar internship program or been exposed to work experience related to their area of study since graduating.
- Not have exited from formal employment.
Internship Duties and responsibilities include; but not limited to:
- Completing duties mutually agreed upon and assigned by the supervisors
- Documenting relevant skills acquired in their areas of deployment: and
- Actively participating in any relevant mentorship activities and additional responsibilities designed for the Programme
Radiographer Intern – 3 Posts
Minimum requirements
- Diploma in Radiography or Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and responsibilities
- Receiving and identifying patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
- providing basic diagnostic and therapeutic radiography services;
- processing, verifying and maintaining information relating to patients;
- caring for and counseling patients and their guardian before, during and after the examination;
- applying radiation safety measures to self, patient and the public; and
- performing routine quality control checks.
Ecde Caregiver Interns – 45 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D+ (Plus) or KCE Division IV at ‘O’ Level;
- Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
- Be conversant with the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and other emerging learning trends;
- Registered by the Teachers Service Commission;
- Certificate in Computer Applications; and
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service;
Duties and Responsibilities.
- Class teaching.
- Organizing and facilitating play/learning activities for the learners.
- Caring and nurturing spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic and emotional growth of the learners (holistic development).
- Managing ECDE classes and keeping professional and administrative records (schemes of work, lesson plans, daily programme of activities, attendance registers etc.) and ensuring learners’ safety and security.
- Preparing and developing play/learning materials
- In addition to the above requirements, an ECDE Teacher must be in compliance with the ECD Service Guidelines and possess the following:
Personal Qualities
- Modest and of sound mind;
- Creative and innovative;
- Professionalism;
- Integrity and;
- Relate well with children, parents and members of the society.
Core Competencies
- Team player;
- Good communication skills; and
- Interpersonal skills.
Pharmaceutical Technologist Interns – 10 Posts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in either Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution
- Certificate of Enrollment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities.
- Dispensing drugs/medicines to patients under supervision of a senior officer
- Receiving interpreting and processing prescriptions
- Recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit
- Pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on labels
- Counselling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit
- Maintaining drug register/books
- Stock – taking of drugs and medicine devices on monthly basis
Medical Officer – 5 Posts
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Degree from a University recognized in Kenya in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.)
- Have completed 12 months internship period;
- Registered as a Medical Practitioner by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
- Must have a Valid Practicing License
- Demonstrable skills and experience in various clinical areas with at least three (3) years’ experience.
- Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
- Certificate in computer application skills will be an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities
The Medical Officer shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
- Attending to patients in clerking, diagnoses, management and follow up;
- Performing medical and surgical procedures;
- Responding to emergencies and disasters;
- Providing health education;
- Maintaining medical records, health information and data;
- Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and Equipment
- Counselling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement;
- Teaching and coaching medical students, Medical Officer Interns,
- Nursing students and Interns, Clinical Officer students and interns;
- Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Terms of Service: Three (3) year contract
Chief Officer Public Service
Requirement for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Hold at least first degree from a recognized University in Kenya.
- Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Must be a member of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good standing
- Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field, five of which should be in a managerial position
- Having attended a Senior Management Course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Proven ability in leadership and Management.
- Capable of working under pressure to meet strict to enable the County Government achieve her Vision.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
- Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
- Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer literate.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Officer shall be the Accounting and Authorized Officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member Administration, Public Service and Special Programs for: –
- The administration of a County Department as provided under section 45 of the County Government Act.
- Oversee management of Finances, preparation and submission of the Budget estimates, Annual plans and Programs
- Formulation and implementation of policies and plans
- Development and implementation of strategic sector development plans, performance contracting and appraisal.
- Formulation and Implementation of County programs to conform to Vision 2030 goals.
- Promotion of National values and principles of Governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Method of Application
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: - TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT- Job type: - Full Time
- Qualification: - Diploma/Degree (as indicated)
- Experience: - None
- Location: Murang’a County
- Job Field: Internships
- The Interns will be paid a stipend at a rate determined by the County Government.
- Twelve (12) months Non-renewable
- To qualify, an applicant must
- Be a Kenyan citizen not over the age of 35 years
- Be an unemployed graduate from a recognized training institution who has completed a
- Diploma or degree course in the last 24 months or less, in the relevant field.
- Not have benefited from a similar internship program or been exposed to work experience
- related to their area of study since graduating.
- Not have exited from formal employment.

