Senior Assistant Director, of Medical Services/Radiologist at County Government of Nyeri in Nyeri, Kenya

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    Senior Assistant Director, of Medical Services/Radiologist

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    29 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Government & Public Administration
    Healthcare & Medical

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    Job Description

    The County Government of Nyeri seeks a Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Radiologist to provide specialized clinical care, interpret medical images, and coordinate public health programs. The role involves patient diagnosis and treatment, forensic services, disease surveillance, and health research. The officer will also train staff and implement health projects within the county health system.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Undertaking general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients
    • Carrying out specialized clinical care
    • Providing psycho-social interventions
    • Providing clinical services to patients
    • Training, analysis and interpretation of medical images to diagnose conditions and monitor treatment progress
    • Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services
    • Coordinating disease surveillance, prevention, and control
    • Coordinating health education and promotion
    • Implementing health projects and programs
    • Maintaining up-to-date health information systems
    • Monitoring provision of health treatment and care
    • Undertaking health research
    • Analyzing medical reports

    Required Qualifications

    • Be a Kenyan Citizen
    • Attach ID
    • KCPE and KCSE Certificate
    • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.Ch.B degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
    • Master's degree in Radiology or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
    • Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
    • Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Healthcare & Medical

    Education Level

    Master’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Medicine

    Field of Study

    Radiology

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Download the Employment Application Form from the County website (www.nyeri.go.ke), fill it, and submit it by hand or post to: The Secretary, Nyeri County Public Service Board, P.O. Box 90-10100, Nyeri, or call 0745342000. Applications must be received by 29th September 2026, 5:00 pm.

    Show Precision in Radiology and Public Health Coordination

    This role blends clinical radiology with public health leadership. The board will look for evidence that you can interpret images accurately, manage specialized care, and coordinate programs across a county health system.

    1. Lead with your M.B.Ch.B and M.Med Radiology: List both degrees clearly at the top of your CV, with the institutions and year of graduation. The board screens for these two qualifications first, so make them impossible to miss.

    2. Prove your registration is current: Attach a copy of your Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board certificate and a valid practicing license. Double-check the expiry date and renew if needed before applying.

    3. Showcase your diagnostic range: In your CV, list the imaging modalities you use daily—X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound—and give a concrete example of a complex case you diagnosed. This signals you can handle the county's caseload.

    4. Connect clinical work to public health: Mention any experience with disease surveillance, health education, or community outreach. The role expects you to move beyond the reading room and support county health programs.

    5. Prepare for medico-legal questions: Be ready to discuss how you handle forensic imaging and medico-legal reports. Review the legal standards for documenting evidence and chain of custody.

    6. Highlight leadership and training: If you have supervised junior doctors, trained staff, or led a radiology unit, describe it briefly. The title 'Senior Assistant Director' implies you will guide others.

    7. Keep your application file tidy: The board asks for ID, KCPE, KCSE, degrees, and registration. Arrange them in order, label each copy, and make sure every page is legible. A messy packet can hurt your chances.

    8. Confirm delivery before the deadline: If posting, use registered mail and keep the receipt. If hand-delivering, get a stamp or acknowledgment. The board will not consider late applications.

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    radiology
    M.B.Ch.B
    medical imaging
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