Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing ICU and operating theatre, ensuring all equipment, instruments, consumables and linen are available and sterile for procedures;
• Assisting anaesthetists and surgeons in preparation and positioning of patients for surgery, anaesthesia induction and critical care procedures;
• Operating, decontaminating, maintaining and ensuring proper functioning of ICU and theatre equipment including anaesthesia machines, ventilators, monitors, defibrillators, suction machines and theatre tables;
• Ensuring collection, cleaning, sterilization (autoclaving), packing and proper storage of theatre and ICU instruments and linen in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines;
• Maintaining accurate records of patients in theatre/ICU, equipment, consumables, and preparing daily reports and requisitions;
• Ensuring theatre and ICU environment is clean, safe and compliant with quality assurance and occupational safety standards;
• Receiving patients in ICU/theatre, assisting in admission, monitoring and ensuring patient comfort and safety;
• Assisting in taking specimens to laboratory and collecting blood for transfusion and ensuring cold chain is maintained;
• Participating in continuous medical education, mentorship of students and support staff;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent;
• A certificate in Theatre Technology from a recognized institution;
• At least one (1) year working experience in a busy operating theatre or ICU will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) will be an added advantage;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.;

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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