KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 2023 ACADEMIC (MARCH 2023 INTAKE)

The Kenya Medical Training College invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into Medical Courses for the academic year 2023– MARCH 2023 PRESERVICE & INSERVICE INTAKES in our campuses situated in different parts of the country.

The successful candidates will join the College in March 2023. All applications shall be made ONLINE with an application fee of Kshs. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined on the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke).

Should you require any clarification concerning the application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004516 or send an enquiry email to [email protected]. You can also get help on the application process from the nearest KMTC campus.

Course duration: Certificate Courses: 2 Years Diploma Courses: 3 Years

Higher Diploma Courses –2 years inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment

THE CONTENTS OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT OVERIDE ALL PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS AS FAR AS THE MINIMUM EN- TRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE CONCERNED

PRESERVICE COURSES (FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES)

NOCOURSESSPECIFIC MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1Diploma in Nutrition & DieteticsMean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences D+ in Chemistry/Physical Science

D in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, General Science

2Diploma in Clinical Medicine & SurgeryMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/Biological Sciences, C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
3Diploma in Health Records and Information TechnologyMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Mathematics
D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies
4Diploma in Medical Laboratory SciencesMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/ Physical Sciences
C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics
5Diploma in PhysiotherapyMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology
C- in any two of the following: -Chemistry , Mathematics , Physics/ Physical Sciences
6Diploma in Medical EngineeringMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
7Diploma in Public HealthMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
8Diploma in Health PromotionMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
9Diploma in Medical Social WorkMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE and IRE
10Diploma in Occupational TherapyMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agricul- ture, Home Science
11Diploma in Community Oral HealthMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any two of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics
12Diploma in Dental TechnologyMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Sciences or Chemistry
C- in Biology/Biological Sciences and in any one of the following: Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics
13Diploma in OptometryMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics
C- in the following: – Biology/ Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Sciences
14Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing & MidwiferyMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics
15Diploma in Radiography & Imaging (Medical Imaging Sciences)Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Sciences and Biology/Biologi- cal Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Mathematics, Chemistry
16Diploma in PharmacyMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry/Physical Science and Biology or Biological Sciences
C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences or Mathematics
17Diploma in Registered Nursing, Mental Health & PsychiatryMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics
18Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma MedicineMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, C in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics
19Diploma in Orthopaedic TechnologyMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Wood- work, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
20Diploma in Health CounsellingMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Religious Studies or History
21Diploma in Community Health NursingMean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics
22Diploma in Community HealthMean Grade of C (Plain), C- in English or Kiswahili, D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences.
D in any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Home science, Agriculture, Physics or Physical Science.

 

 

23Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

(For Form 4 leavers)

Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/ Biological Sciences
D- in Mathematics and D+ in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Com- merce and Business Studies
24Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

(In Service category)

Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D- in Mathematics
** This course targets those working in the records department but have no professional qualifi- cations
25Certificate in Nutrition & DieteticsMean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology /Biological Sciences
D in Chemistry/Physical Science
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science
26Certificate in Medical EngineeringMean Grade C-, C- In English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics and D- in Physics/Physical Sciences
D in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing.
27Certificate in Public HealthMean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili
D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construc- tion, Technical Drawing, Electricity or Wood Work
28Certificate in Community Health Assistant (Upgrading)Foundations Course in Community Health Course or Community Health & Development Course
29Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma MedicineMean Grade C-, C- In English or Kiswahili, and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following:, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal work, Technical Drawing, Home, Science, Agriculture, Computer Studies
30Certificate in Community Health NursingMean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics
31Certificate in Community Health AssistantMean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili
D in Biology/Biological Sciences
D in any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Home Science
32Certificate in Medical Emergency TechnicianMean Grade of C-, Course duration 1 year
33Diploma in Mortuary Science (NEW)Mean Grade of C-,
34Diploma in Mortuary Science (NEW)Mean Grade of C-,

 

 

UPGRADING COURSES (FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS)

CourseEntry RequirementsDurationIntake MonthCampus
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
1.Diploma in Community Health Nursing

(Distance Learning)

Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN). Registration by the Nursing Council of Kenya

2 Years post-graduation experience

2 YearsMarch 2023Garissa, Kisii
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2.Diploma in Public Health (Upgrading)Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences

Two years working experience

2 yearsMarch 2023Karuri, Lake Victoria, Kuria
DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCINCES
3.Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Upgrading)Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sci- ences. Registration by the KMLTTB2 yearsMarch 2023Lake Victoria- (Full Time)
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING
4.Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading)Certificate in Medical Engineering.2 yearsMarch 2023Kilifi, Loitokitok and Meru
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS
5.Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics (Upgrading)Holder of a Certificate in Community Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science & Nutrition

KNEC Certificate in Nutrition & Dietet- ics for TVET graduates, Registration by KNDI

2 yearsMarch 2023Karen, Nyandarua, Makueni, Molo, Lodwar and Chwele
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
6.Diploma in Health Records and Information (Upgrading)Certificate in Health Records and Information2 yearsMarch 2023Bondo, Isiolo, Kaptumo, Kitui, Kuria, Lugari, Man- za, Mombasa, Msamb- weni, Muranga, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyamache, Rachuonyo, Rera, Siaya and Webuye
7.Diploma in Community Health (Upgrading) (NEW)Certificate in Community Health from KMTC2 yearsMarch 2023Manza, Rachuonyo
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE
8.Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine (Upgrading)Certificate in Orthopaedics Plaster Technology/ Certificate in Orthopae- dic Trauma Medicine2 YearsMarch 2023Nairobi, Nakuru, Makindu, Kangundo, Port Reitz

 

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMCY
24Higher Diploma in Clinical PharmacyDiploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Phar- maceutical Technology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.Three Years Post Qualification Working Experience in the Medical Field

Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.Applicants must have met the Mini- mum Entry Requirements for a Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology

2 years (inclu- sive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICTS
25Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Dietet- ics (Renal Nutrition) (NEW)Bsc Nutrition & Dietetics, Diploma in Nu- trition & Dietetics /Diploma in Community Nutrition from KMTC or any other institution recognized by KMTC2 years (inclu- sive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Karen
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
26Higher Diploma in Occupational Thera- py (Renal Rehabilita- tion) (NEW)Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution2 years (inclu- sive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE
9Diploma in Mortuary Science (Upgrading)Certificate in Mortuary Science from a recognized insitution2 YearsMarch 2023Nairobi
HIGHER DIPLOMA/POSTBASIC COURSES

(NOTE: ALL Higher Diploma Courses are for a period of 24 months, 18 months in class and 6 months mentorship attachment)

S/ NoCourseMinimum Entry RequirementsCourse DurationIntake MonthCampus
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
1.HIGHER DIPLOMA/POSTBASIC COURSES
aCritical Care NursingDiploma in Nursing or in Commu- nity Health Nursing(KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM), 1 year post diploma experience2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi, Kilifi
bPaediatric NursingKisumu
cNephrology NursingNairobi, Nakuru and Embu
dFamily Health Nursing (Distance Learning)Nairobi
eKenya Registered Nurse AnaesthesiaKisii, Mombasa
fOncology NursingMosoriot
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

2. Higher Diploma in Public Health:

7EpidemiologyDiploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Phar- macy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
8Higher Diploma in Medical Social Work (Gender Based Violence) (NEW)Diploma in Medical Social Work or Diploma/degree in Social Work with experience working in a health facility or Diploma in any health science course from Kenya Medical Training College or from any other institution recognized in Kenya2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Karuri
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
9Higher Diploma in medical EducationDiploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic knowledge in Computer is necessary2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
10Higher Diploma in Addictive SciencesDiploma in any health related course from KMTC OR any other recognized institution2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Mathare
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
11Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning)Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING
12Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging (Ultrasonography)Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi, Kisumu
13Higher Diploma in Radiography &

Imaging – (Radiation Therapy)

Nairobi
14Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Computed Tomography)Nairobi
15Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging –

(Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
16Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy (Orthopedic Manual PhysiotherapyPractising physiotherapist registered by the Physiotheaapy Council of Kenya (PCK) or other Physiotherapy regulatory bodies recognized by PCK. Must be holders of valid practising licence2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
17Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy

(Neuro-rehabilitation)

18Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy

(Pelvic Rehabilitation)

19Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy (Cardiopulmonary)
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
20Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning)Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY
21Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics)Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi
22Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Prosthetics)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH
23Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachmentMarch 2023Nairobi

 

 

SHORT KMTC COURSES

CourseDescriptionTarget GroupCampusDurationFees (KES)
HIV Train- ing and Counseling services (HTS)The course prepares participants to provide comprehensive HIV Testing Services (HTS), strengthen linkage to care and treatment and other post-test services, define target populations who may particularly benefit from HIV test- ing services (accredited by Nascop)Health workers Anyone interested in working in HIV/ AIDS programs (minimum Diplo- ma)Lake Victoria Nairobi Kisumu Machakos Homa Bay Nakuru Mwingi Nyeri Kaptumo3 weeks24,500
Adherence CounselingThe course equips participants with knowledge & skills to motivate persons living with HIV/AIDS to maintain their treatment and adhere to guidelines providedThose with certifi- cate in HTS, health or social sciences, counseling com- munity health & development. (Must have done VCT counseling)Nairobi Lake Victoria Homa Bay Machakos Nakuru Mwingi1 Week full time + 1 month practicum/

mentorship

16,500
Echocardi- ographyThe course enables the participants to perform and interpret echocardiograms and ultrasound imaging of the heart and blood flow, gain expert understand- ing of the latest scientific laboratory equipment including use of the clinical skills laboratory and echocardiographic machinesRadiographers, Healthcare profes- sionals with strong background Anato- my & physiology.Nairobi3 months (part-time)90,500
Safe Phle- botomyThe course gives participants knowledge and skills to perform safe phlebotomy, provide quality specimens for laboratory tests, handle phlebotomy equipment and avoid occupational exposure.Laboratory techni- cians, technologists, scientists, medical officers, clinical officers, nurses, other certificate or diploma in health related courseNairobi Port Reitz Lake Victoria Nyeri Kitui Machakos3 days15,500
Point of Care Ultra- sound for MidwifesThe course prepares participants to be proficient in using computer for daily office work, a basic requirement for employment.Practicing midwifes. Minimum qualifi- cation Certificate

in Nursing (ECHN, KRCHN, BsN)

Nairobi6 months full time100,500
Regional anaesthe- sia and Acute pain Manage- mentThis course prepares participants to perform regional blocks, manage acute pain and improve perioperative care. They will be able to prepare and utilize nerve block equipment such as point of care ultrasound.HND in Anaesthesia (Clinical Medicine or Nursing)Nairobi6 months fulltime80,500
Upper Extremity Splinting in Occu- pational therapyThe course equips participants with current knowledge and skills to more efficiently manage injuries and condi- tions of the upper extremity through splintingPracticing Occu- pational therapists (minimum qualifi- cation Diploma)Nairobi2 weeks- Blended (1 week

online, 1 week on campus).

25,500
Communi- ty Mental HealthThis course prepares participants to promote mental health in the commu- nity, provide mental health ‘first aid’, recognize and refer clients, and support recovery & integration of clients with mental health disorders.Community based workers, Commu- nity Health Volun- teers/assistants, religious leaders & other community gatekeepers; aca- demic- KCPE/ability to read and write.Mathari Port Reitz Muranga12 weeks Distance learning, with

on-campus module in- troductory sessions.

25,500
Interna- tional English Language CourseThe course is designed to prepare par- ticipants for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and OET (Occupational English Language Test) in preparation for study/migration abroad.Healthcare workers and anyone inter- ested in sitting for the International English Language Tests (IELTS & OET)Coordinat- ed from Nairobi6 weeks (online, evening classes)10,000
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH
Certificate in Communi- ty Health Extension Work (Short Course)Be a serving Community Health Assistant / Community Health Officer or have qualification in any of the follow- ing fields: Health Promotion, Communi- ty Health Nurse, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Records and Information, Health Systems Manage- ment, Population Health, Anthropology, Community Development, Community Health, Community Oral Health, Coun- selling, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work and Sociology or

its equivalent field from a recognized

institution

Health Care WorkersNairobi4 MonthsKsh. 53,700

 

 

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