{"id":99009,"date":"2026-06-25T12:15:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/medical-specialist-i-psychiatrist\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:15:51","slug":"medical-specialist-i-psychiatrist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/machakos\/medical-specialist-i-psychiatrist\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Specialist I &#8211; Psychiatrist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Medical Specialist I - Psychiatrist\", \"description\": \"Duties and Responsibilities\\nConduct comprehensive mental state examinations to diagnose complex conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders.\\nPrescribe and manage psychiatric medications e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants to balance brain chemistry.\\nDevelop and implement tailored treatment plans which may include psychotherapy, medication, or both.\\nOrder and interpret laboratory tests and brain imaging to rule out physical illnesses like thyroid issues that cause psychiatric symptoms.\\nAdminister advanced treatments like electroconvulsive therapy ECT, transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS, and deep brain stimulation.\\nManage mental health crises and provide care for patients with suicidal ideation or severe mental illness\\nRequirement for Appointment:\\nBachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery MB.Ch.B degree from an Institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.\\nMaster of Medicine M.Med in Psychiatry\\nCertificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board\\nCertificate of Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council KMPDC\\nValid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board\\nAt least nine 9 years of working experience\\nSLDP lasting not less than six 6 weeks from a recognized institution\\nCertificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-25\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Machakos County Public Service Board\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Machakos\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-15T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Machakos County Public Service Board<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Machakos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-15<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities<br \/>Conduct comprehensive mental state examinations to diagnose complex conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders.<br \/>Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants to balance brain chemistry.<br \/>Develop and implement tailored treatment plans which may include psychotherapy, medication, or both.<br \/>Order and interpret laboratory tests and brain imaging to rule out physical illnesses like thyroid issues that cause psychiatric symptoms.<br \/>Administer advanced treatments like electroconvulsive therapy ECT, transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS, and deep brain stimulation.<br \/>Manage mental health crises and provide care for patients with suicidal ideation or severe mental illness<br \/>Requirement for Appointment:<br \/>Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery MB.Ch.B degree from an Institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.<br \/>Master of Medicine M.Med in Psychiatry<br \/>Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board<br \/>Certificate of Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council KMPDC<br \/>Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board<br \/>At least nine 9 years of working experience<br \/>SLDP lasting not less than six 6 weeks from a recognized institution<br \/>Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>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<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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