Kakamega county announces 277 job vacancies; how to apply

The County Government of Kakamega has unveiled a major recruitment drive, re-advertising hundreds of vacancies across different departments in what is expected to significantly boost its workforce, particularly in the health sector.

In a notice issued by the County Public Service Board, the government said the new recruitment is aimed at filling critical gaps in service delivery, with the Department of Health Services receiving the lion’s share of the slots.

At least 277 positions have been declared in health facilities across the county.

These include 18 positions for medical officers, six for pharmacists, four for dental officers and 25 for nursing officers.

The county is also seeking to recruit four medical laboratory officers, three nutrition and dietetics officers and five medical social workers.

Other key vacancies in the health docket include five health administrative officers, 24 registered clinical officers and a significant 80 slots for registered nurses.

The county is also offering 20 positions for pharmaceutical technologists, 10 for dental technologists and four for community oral health officers.

Ten assistant public health officers, 16 medical laboratory technologists, three physiotherapists and 10 occupational therapists are also being sought.

Further, the county announced 14 openings for assistant health records and information officers, two orthopaedic trauma technologists, 11 radiographers, six medical engineering technologists, three community health assistants, five orthopaedic trauma technicians, and three mortuary technicians.

Beyond health, other departments have also been allocated slots.

 The Department of Social Services, Youth, Sports, Gender and Culture is hiring three sports assistants, while the Department of Public Service and County Administration has advertised four positions for community administrators.

Applicants have been asked to submit their applications online through the county website, www.kakamega.go.ke

, by Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

However, those seeking the role of community administrator are required to submit their applications manually, as specified in the advert.

The Public Service Board has emphasized that no applications will be accepted through unofficial channels and warned applicants against falling prey to fraudsters.

The county said it does not use agents or charge any fees during the recruitment process.

All official communication will only come through the board’s email, [email protected]

, and phone number 0745888999.

The board has also reaffirmed that Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and has encouraged women and persons with disabilities to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.