Nakuru County Government has announced a large-scale recruitment drive offering 123 employment opportunities across multiple departments. Pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 59 of the County Governments Act, the County Public Service Board invites qualified Kenyan citizens to apply for various positions ranging from administrative, technical, health, ICT, and support functions. This recruitment provides a significant opportunity for professionals seeking to contribute to public service delivery while advancing their careers within one of Kenya’s fastest-growing counties.
The advertised positions span operational roles, specialised clinical services, administrative support, engineering, ICT, public health, and social services. Each role plays an important part in strengthening service delivery, improving community outcomes, and supporting the overall mandate of Nakuru County’s health, infrastructure, economic, and social development sectors.
Below is a comprehensive outline of all available vacancies and their respective job descriptions. Interested applicants are encouraged to review each job role carefully and select the position that best aligns with their professional background and career aspirations.
📋 JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS
1. Medical Specialist I – Anaesthesiology (CPSB 04, Job Group ‘Q’) – 1 Position
The Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology will provide anaesthetic services, support surgical teams, perform pre-operative assessments, monitor patients during procedures, manage post-operative recovery, and contribute to quality improvement within theatre units.
2. Medical Specialist I – Dermatology (CPSB 04, Job Group ‘Q’) – 1 Position
This specialist will examine, diagnose, and treat dermatological conditions, offer clinical consultations, perform specialized procedures, participate in dermatology clinics, and support training and mentorship of junior clinical staff within dermatology services.
3. Medical Officer (CPSB 07, Job Group ‘M’) – 1 Position
Medical Officers will diagnose, treat, and manage patients, conduct ward rounds, support preventive health services, perform minor procedures, maintain accurate patient records, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery.
4. Dental Officer (CPSB 07, Job Group ‘M’) – 1 Position
Dental Officers will provide dental examinations, perform procedures such as extractions and fillings, offer oral health education, support community dental outreach, maintain dental records, and ensure high-quality clinical service within dental units.
5. Registered Clinical Officer III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 4 Positions
Clinical Officers will offer primary healthcare services including diagnosis, treatment, patient examination, prescribing medications, managing minor procedures, conducting clinics, and referring complex cases. They will work across various county health facilities.
6. Registered Nurse III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 34 Positions
Registered Nurses will offer nursing care across county health facilities. Duties include patient assessment, administering treatment, monitoring vital signs, maintaining nursing records, assisting in clinics, supporting patient education, and ensuring quality nursing standards.
7. Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 1 Position
This role involves assessing nutritional needs, counselling patients, preparing diet plans, monitoring therapeutic diets, supporting nutrition programs, conducting community nutrition education, and maintaining nutrition-related records.
8. Assistant Physiotherapist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 2 Positions
Assistant Physiotherapists will support physiotherapy services by assisting in patient rehabilitation, preparing treatment areas, guiding patients through physical exercises, maintaining equipment, and supporting senior physiotherapists in treatment plans.
9. Assistant Health Records and Information Management Officer III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 4 Positions
This role includes collecting, recording, retrieving, updating, and safeguarding patient records, organizing information systems, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting statistical reporting for health facilities.
10. Medical Laboratory Technologist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 10 Positions
Medical Laboratory Technologists will collect samples, perform laboratory tests, maintain diagnostic equipment, record results accurately, support infection control protocols, and provide reliable data to support clinical decision-making.
11. Health Administrative Officer I (CPSB II, Job Group ‘J’) – 5 Positions
This officer will coordinate administrative functions in health facilities including staffing coordination, facility supervision, reporting, resource allocation tracking, and supporting health service operations to enhance efficiency.
12. Assistant Public Health Officer III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 5 Positions
Duties include conducting community health inspections, participating in disease surveillance, supporting sanitation activities, implementing public health campaigns, and ensuring compliance with public health regulations.
13. Community Oral Health Officer III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 2 Positions
This role involves providing preventive oral healthcare, carrying out community oral health outreach, conducting screenings, offering oral hygiene education, managing basic dental conditions, and supporting referral systems.
14. Occupational Therapist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 1 Position
Occupational Therapists will support patient rehabilitation through functional assessments, therapeutic interventions, patient training, assisting individuals with physical or cognitive limitations, and preparing rehabilitation progress reports.
15. Therapy Radiographer (CPSB II, Job Group ‘K’) – 8 Positions
The Therapy Radiographer will provide radiotherapy services, operate radiotherapy equipment, support treatment planning, maintain accurate treatment records, and ensure patient safety throughout therapy sessions.
16. Radiographer III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 4 Positions
Radiographers will operate imaging equipment such as X-rays, support diagnostic imaging procedures, maintain imaging equipment, prepare patients, and ensure high-quality imaging for accurate diagnosis.
17. Dental Technologist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 1 Position
Dental Technologists will fabricate dental appliances, repair prosthetics, maintain lab equipment, and collaborate with dental officers to support oral rehabilitation services.
18. Medical Engineering Technologist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 1 Position
This role includes maintaining medical equipment, performing routine checks, troubleshooting faults, supporting installation of medical devices, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in health facilities.
19. Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 2 Positions
The officer will assist in orthopaedic procedures, prepare plaster and traction equipment, support fracture management, maintain sterile tools, and ensure patient comfort during orthopaedic care.
20. Pharmaceutical Technologist III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 2 Positions
Pharmaceutical Technologists will dispense medications, manage pharmacy inventories, prepare prescription records, offer patient instructions, and support pharmaceutical care within county health facilities.
21. Ambulance Driver III (CPSB IS, Job Group ‘D’) – 4 Positions
Ambulance Drivers will operate emergency medical vehicles, respond to emergency calls, transport patients safely, assist medical teams during evacuations, and maintain emergency equipment. They will also uphold vehicle readiness, follow safety protocols, and support emergency medical response operations across the county.
22. Mortuary Attendant III (CPSB IS, Job Group ‘D’) – 6 Positions
Mortuary Attendants will support mortuary operations including receiving bodies, maintaining mortuary hygiene, assisting in preservation processes, preparing bodies for release, and maintaining accurate mortuary records. The role requires careful attention to detail and strict adherence to protocols.
23. Cook III (CPSB 14, Job Group ‘E’) – 7 Positions
Cooks will assist in meal preparation within county facilities by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, following approved menus, ensuring proper food handling procedures, and supporting senior cooks in preparing nutritious meals for staff or facility residents.
24. Hospitality Officer II (CPSB 10, Job Group ‘J’) – 2 Positions
Hospitality Officers will support hospitality functions in county facilities such as guest reception, accommodation coordination, facility cleanliness oversight, catering supervision, and ensuring high standards of guest experience in county-owned hospitality units.
25. Medical Social Worker III (CPSB II, Job Group ‘H’) – 1 Position
Medical Social Workers will support patients and families through psychosocial assessments, counselling services, discharge planning, linking patients to community resources, and supporting rehabilitation and follow-up activities.
📌 How to Apply
For detailed job description, specifications and other qualifications on the declared vacancies, interested and qualified candidates are required to visit and make applications through:
https://nakuruhrmis.nakuru.go.ke
Applications should be submitted on or before 24th December, 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
(Hand delivered or email applications will NOT be accepted.)
⚠️ Important Notices
The Board and the County Government of Nakuru is committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption.
Applicants are cautioned not to fall victim to fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise of influencing the outcome.
The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings.
Such cases should be reported to the Police and other relevant Law Enforcement Agencies.
Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the official cellphone number: 0796848192.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Nakuru County Government’s recruitment of 123 positions demonstrates the county’s commitment to strengthening public service delivery across multiple sectors. The wide range of roles provides opportunities for professionals in administration, health, engineering, ICT, social services, and support functions to contribute meaningfully to the county’s growth and improve community wellbeing.
Individuals interested in joining public service and contributing to county development are encouraged to apply before the stipulated deadline.
📅 Deadline for applications: 24th December 2025
📍 Apply now: https://nakuruhrmis.nakuru.go.ke
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