Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing specialized surgical services including diagnosis, treatment, pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients;
• Performing emergency and elective general surgical procedures such as laparotomies, hernia repairs, appendectomies, thyroidectomies, breast surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and management of trauma patients;
• Leading and participating in major ward rounds, surgical clinics, theatre sessions and on-call duties;
• Providing consultation-liaison surgical services to other departments and to Level 4 Hospitals within the County;
• Supervising, mentoring and training Medical Officers, Clinical Officers, Interns and nurses on surgical matters;
• Ensuring availability of surgical equipment, instruments and consumables and maintaining high standards of safe surgery, WHO checklist and Infection Prevention Control (IPC);
• Participating in quality improvement, maternal and perinatal death surveillance, morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical audits;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing surgical protocols, guidelines and SOPs in line with national standards;
• Conducting and participating in medical research, data collection, reporting (KHIS) and CME activities;
• Performing medico-legal duties including examination of assault cases and preparation of reports;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the competent authority.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (MPDC);
• Master of Medicine (M.Med) Degree in General Surgery from an institution recognized by the MPDC;
• Be registered by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council as a Specialist – General Surgery;
• Have a valid Retention Certificate / Practicing License from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council for the year 2026;
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and leadership ability as reflected in work performance;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.

The Secretary

County Public Service Board

P O Box 260 – 10304

KUTUS

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF TUESDAY, 8^TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

NOTE

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

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