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Posted: 2026-06-18 23:55:42  Deadline: July 08, 2026   Permanent and Pensionable   Salary: Ksh. 34,420 to Ksh. 46,120 per month

The Laikipia County Public Service Board, established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Community Health Officer II. This is an entry and training grade responsible for supporting community health services through health promotion, disease prevention, data collection, and coordination of community health activities.

Position Details

Position: Community Health Officer II.
Job Group: CPSB 10.
Number of Vacancies: Two (2).
Salary: Ksh. 34,420 to Ksh. 46,120 per month, subject to annual salary progression.

Key Responsibilities

Identify common ailments and minor injuries at the community level and take appropriate action.
Identify and refer health cases to the appropriate health facilities.
Coordinate community health activities and programmes.
Collect and collate household health data for analysis.
Sensitize communities and disseminate health information.
Identify defaulters of health interventions and refer them to appropriate health facilities.
Convene community dialogue meetings and action days in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Requisition refills for community health worker kits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Community Health and Development, Environmental Health, Health Education and Promotion, Population Studies, Epidemiology, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the Google Forms link available below on or before 8th July 2026.

Application Link: Apply Online

Applications shall be addressed to:

The Secretary and Chief Executive Officer,
Laikipia County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 52-20300,
Nyahururu.

Applicants should attach all required documents as one PDF file not exceeding 5 MB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original academic and professional certificates during the interview.

Applications and all attachments should be submitted as one PDF document not exceeding 5 MB.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and professional documents during the interview.

Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts applicants through +254715 052 052 and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The County Government of Laikipia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.