Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
The County Government of Kitui is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Medical Social Worker III (2 Posts).
Terms of Service and Salary
The position is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. The salary scale is set at Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Addressing the psychosocial effects as related to patient’s diagnosis, prognosis, and future resettlement.
Counseling of patients, especially in cases associated with pandemic diseases, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, etc.
Requirements for Appointment
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Be a Kenyan Citizen.
Possess a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent qualification.
Hold a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Mental Health or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke.
Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of the applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.
Please Note:
The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
