Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist I - Ophthalmology MCPSB/08/2026/476 JG 'Q'

Job Group: Q

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

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Allowances as per SRC guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities

i.                Conducting detailed assessments of the visual system to determine the health of the eye and surrounding structures.

ii.               Diagnosing and treating eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and eye infections using medication.

iii.              Performing surgeries for cataracts, glaucoma, refractive errors (LASIK), corneal issues and retina disorders.

iv.              Managing traumatic eye injuries and providing acute, urgent care.

v.                Evaluating patients’ suitability for surgery and monitoring recovery afterward.

vi.              Prescribing glasses and contact lenses to correct vision impairment.

vii.             Ordering and interpreting advanced imaging and tests, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) or visual field tests.

Requirements for Appointment

i.                 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

ii.                Master’s degree in Ophthalmology.

iii.              Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

iv.              Valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

v.                Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.

vi.              Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

vii.             Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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 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