Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations under supervision of Orthopedic Surgeon and applying appropriate plaster casts, traction and splints;
• Assessing and fitting orthopedic appliances and applying skin and skeletal tractions;
• Removing casts, sutures, external fixators and performing wound dressing and care;
• Assisting Orthopedic Surgeon in minor and major orthopedic procedures in theatre, emergency room and ward;
• Providing emergency orthopedic care to trauma patients including bleeding control and immobilization;
• Educating patients and relatives on cast care, crutches use and physiotherapy compliance;
• Maintaining and ensuring proper use of orthopedic instruments, equipment and plaster materials;
• Keeping and maintaining accurate records of orthopedic patients, procedures and plaster room inventory;
• Participating in ward rounds, clinics, outreach and referral of orthopedic cases;
• Ensuring Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) compliance in plaster room and theatre;
• Participating in CME and mentorship of students;

Any other duty assigned by competent authority

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a Diploma in Orthopedic Plaster Technology / Orthopedic Trauma Technology from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
• Be registered by the relevant regulatory body and have a valid practicing license where applicable;
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Plaster Technician in a busy hospital will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) will be an added advantage;
• 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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