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The Vihiga County Government is located in the Western Region of Kenya, with its headquarters in Mbale. It borders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West, and Kakamega County to the North. As a key administrative body in the former Western Province, Vihiga County serves a population of 612,000 across its five constituencies: Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia, and Vihiga.
The County Government is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and actively encourages applications from People Living with Disabilities, Youth, and Women.
Mortician - 2 Posts – Vihiga County Government
Company Overview
The Vihiga County Government serves a population of 612,000 in Western Kenya. Headquartered in Mbale, it is committed to providing public services and promoting equal opportunity employment, encouraging diversity in its workforce.
Job Overview
Location: Vihiga County, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: June 27, 2025
💰 Salary: Not specified
Job Summary
The Mortician at Vihiga County Government will perform a range of duties in the mortuary, including receiving and recording bodies, preparing them through washing, embalming, and refrigeration, assisting in post-mortems, counseling bereaved relatives, and facilitating the release of bodies according to established procedures. The role requires empathy, strong communication skills, and adherence to professional protocols.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will be to carry out duties in the mortuary which entail:
- Collecting and receiving bodies within the hospital and outside through the prescribed procedures.
- Recording bodies received accurately.
- Washing the bodies, performing embalming, and facilitating refrigeration.
- Scrubbing and assisting in post-mortems.
- Counselling the relatives with sensitivity and compassion.
- Releasing the bodies to the relatives as per the laid procedures.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the mortuary.
- Adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Possess a Certificate in mortuary science.
- Have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a busy mortuary or a reputable Funeral Home.
- Have attained a mean grade of D (Plain) at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
- Have training in embalming and grief counseling.
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong English and Swahili language skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their filled job application forms with copies of their:
✅Employment Form [⇩ Click Here To Download]
✅Detailed Descriptions [⇩ Click Here To Download]
- National Identity/passport
- Academic and Professional certificates
- Current Chapter Six compliance certificates (e.g., KRA Tax Compliance, HELB Clearance, DCI Certificate of Good Conduct, EACC Self-Declaration, CRB Clearance).
Submit these documents to the undersigned on or before June 27, 2025.
VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.
Please Note:
- County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth, and Women to apply.
- County Public Service Board does not charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services are absolutely free.
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
- Those with certificates from foreign institutions must have them certified by the relevant authority.
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