Company: Machakos County Public Service Board
Location: Machakos
Job Type: Full Time
Apply Before: 2026-07-15
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive mental state examinations to diagnose complex conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants to balance brain chemistry.
Develop and implement tailored treatment plans which may include psychotherapy, medication, or both.
Order and interpret laboratory tests and brain imaging to rule out physical illnesses like thyroid issues that cause psychiatric symptoms.
Administer advanced treatments like electroconvulsive therapy ECT, transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS, and deep brain stimulation.
Manage mental health crises and provide care for patients with suicidal ideation or severe mental illness
Requirement for Appointment:
Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery MB.Ch.B degree from an Institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
Master of Medicine M.Med in Psychiatry
Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Certificate of Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council KMPDC
Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
At least nine 9 years of working experience
SLDP lasting not less than six 6 weeks from a recognized institution
Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution
How to Apply
Applications must be received on or before 15th July 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 employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. THE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MACHAKOS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, PO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS Interested and qualified? Go to Machakos County Public Service Board on jobs.machakos.go.ke to apply
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Source: MyJobMag