The Machakos County Public Service Board has announced 170 job openings targeting a wide range of candidates, from Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) D- holders to diploma and degree graduates.
In a notice published on its official website, the county government called for applications from qualified Kenyans to fill vacancies across various departments. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. All applications must be submitted through the county’s online recruitment portal.
“The County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities, and other disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply,” the board stated.
Key Positions and Requirements:
- Support Staff (15 positions): Responsibilities include cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, and garden maintenance. Minimum requirement: KCSE D- and a certificate of good conduct.
- Registered Nurse III (42 positions): Must hold a diploma in nursing and a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Registered Clinical Officer III (15 positions): Requires a diploma in clinical medicine or community health and a valid practicing license.
- Pharmaceutical Technologist III (14 positions): Must have a diploma in pharmacy and be enrolled by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Health Records and Information Management Assistant (10 positions): Requires a certificate in health records and IT, plus basic computer skills.
- Nutrition and Dietetics Technician III (10 positions): Diploma in community or clinical nutrition required.
Additional Vacancies:
- Assistant Public Health Officer III – 9 positions
- Radiographer – 7 positions
- Medical Laboratory Technologist – 6 positions
- Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist – 6 positions
- Cooks – 5 positions
- Assistant Physiotherapist – 5 positions
- Senior Clinical Officer – 5 positions
- Medical Officer – 5 positions
- Assistant Occupational Therapist – 3 positions
- Medical Specialist (Family Physician) – 2 positions
- Mortician – 2 positions
- Medical Laboratory Officer, Physician (Internist), and more
This recruitment drive comes amid ongoing efforts by the county to strengthen its health and administrative services through strategic staffing.
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Elsewhere, Safaricom, the Public Service Commission, and Isuzu East Africa have also recently announced job and internship opportunities for Kenyans. Applications for these positions are open through June and July.
Written By Rodney Mbua
