Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing, ordering laboratory and imaging investigations;
• Interpreting laboratory and imaging results;
• Treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
• Implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health workers;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues; sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health; carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill;
• Collecting and compiling clinical data;
• Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.

Requirements for appointment

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration from Clinical Officers’ Council;
• Valid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers’ Council; and
• Certificate in computer applications.