Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
Master's degree in the relevant field;
Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
Have current annual retention certificate by the Kenya Medical practitioners and Dentists Board;
Must have served in the grade of Senior Medical officer for at least three (3) years
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.