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Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist I - Health System Manage…

Machakos County Public Service Board Kenya Permanent Posted 2026-08-20
CountyMachakosCityNot specifiedContractPermanentPosted2026-08-20Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryBasic Salary: 105,570-139,790 p.m.AddressPO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS
medical specialistpharmacyhealth systems managementmachakos countypublic servicepermanentsenior levelhealthcaresenior assistant directormedical specialistpharmaceutical coordinatorPharmacist
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Machakos County Public Service Board is recruiting a Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist I – Health System Management Specialist on permanent and pensionable terms. The role involves coordinating pharmaceutical services, health information systems, capacity building, and medicine utilization research. Basic salary is KES 105,570–139,790 per month plus allowances as per SRC guidelines.

  • Public-sector role with permanent and pensionable terms
  • Basic salary KES 105,570–139,790 p.m. plus SRC allowances
  • Requires B Pharm, Master’s in Health Systems Management, and valid practicing license
  • Application deadline 9th September 2026 by 5:00 P.M.
  • Women, PWDs, and disadvantaged groups encouraged to apply

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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.

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Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist I - Health System Management Specialist

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

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MBA/MSc/MA

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Professional Certificate

Experience

Salary: 105,570-139,790 p.m.

  • Location
  • Nairobi
  • Job Field
  • Medical / Healthcare
  • Basic
  • Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
  • Other allowances as per SRC guidelines
  • Duties and

Responsibilities

Providing continuous professional development

Education

  • to pharmacists.
  • Evaluating appropriateness of donated medical supplies.
  • Maintaining pharmaceutical inventories.
  • Providing medical information in preparation of patient drugs.
  • Coordinating capacity building and development of dental personnel.
  • Coordinating pharmaceutical services in health facilities.
  • Coordinating Medicine and Therapeutics Committee activities in health facilities.
  • Implementing health projects and programmes.
  • Maintaining up-to-date health information systems.
  • Conducting research on medicine utilization.
  • Analyzing medical reports.

Requirements

Employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

  • for Appointment
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
  • Master’s degree in Health Systems Management.
  • Valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
  • Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
  • Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.
  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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  • Method of Application
  • Applications must be received on or before
  • 9th September 2026
  • by
  • 5:00 P.M.
  • Any applications tendered later than the above date and time will not be able to upload.
  • County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity
  • THE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
  • MACHAKOS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
  • PO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS
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  • Machakos County Public Service Board on jobs.machakos.go.ke
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