KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Location
Situated about three kilometers on the northern side of Nairobi city, Kenya, KMTC headquarters and the main campus, Nairobi, stand on a 20-acre piece of land, opposite Kenyatta National Hospital, along Old Mbagathi Road.KMTC, the only public middle level health training institution under the Ministry of Medical Services, started in 1927 with four students at Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), Kabete.
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Admition Capacity
With over 41,000 students attending 76 medical courses, KMTC makes the biggest single contribution to the health sector in Kenya and is currently producing more than 12,000 graduates every year for both the Kenyan public and private health sectors, accounting for more than 85 percent of the hospitals’ workforce.KMTC Staff
The institution boasts of a highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff. It has a strength of over 2,200 members of staff.The national distribution of the College is its biggest uniqueness. With 71 constituent Campuses spread throughout the country as far as Lodwar and Garissa, Loitoktok and Kisumu, the impact of the College in improving healthcare is felt in all parts of the country. Today, you are sure to find KMTC in every corner of this Country, strategically located next to hospitals where students go for clinical attachment.
KMTC Grouth
Today KMTC has grown tremendously, curving a niche for itself as one of the largest medical training institution in East and Central Africa and even beyond – drawing students from Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan and Nigeria.The wide range of our courses, from certificate, diploma to higher diploma, reflects the institution’s responsiveness to the needs of our nation.
KMTC seeks to enrol and graduate applicants who will develop and grow educationally and personally and will contribute to the College community, and the broader society.
Academic programs offered at KMTC:
- Clinical Medicine (diploma and higher diploma)
- Community Nutrition ( certificate, diploma)
- Community Oral Health (diploma)
- Dental Technology (diploma)
- Environmental Health Sciences ( certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
- Health Education and Promotion (diploma and higher diploma)
- Health Records and Information (certificate and diploma)
- Medical Education (higher diploma)
- Medical Engineering (certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
- Medical Imaging Sciences (diploma and Higher diploma)
- Medical Laboratory Sciences (diploma and higher diploma)
- Nursing (certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
- Occupational therapy (diploma)
- Optometry (diploma)
- Orthopedic Technology (Certificate, diploma)
- Orthopedic Trauma and Medicine (diploma)
- Pharmacy (diploma and higher diploma)
- Physiotherapy (diploma, higher diploma)
- Health Systems Management (Higher diploma)
KMTC College - Entry Requirements
To join KMTC to pursue a certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations. For diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects. Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for higher diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a diploma course as per the following guidelines.The following table is a summary of the requirements for courses offered at KMTC
| Level of training | Entry Requirement | Duration of training |
| Certificate | A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. | 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
| Diploma | KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences. | 3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years |
| Upgrading | Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years working experience. | 2 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months |
| Higher Diploma | Holders of basic diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years working experience. | 1 year |
| Short Courses | Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made. | 2 weeks – 3 Months |
KMTC Applications:
All applications are to apply through KMTC ONLINE APPLICATION . The prospective candidates apply for admission into Courses for each academic year for Regular or Parallel Category. The Regular category have subsidized fee with optional accommodation but no choice for Campus while the parallel category have non subsidized fee, no accommodation option but have option for Campuses choice in more than Forty one (65) campuses situated in different parts of the country depending on the courses.KMTC Applications Procedure:
- Prospective candidates are expected to visit the applicants’ portal, read the advertisement to know the various courses and their specific entry requirements.
- Candidates interested in making an application are advised to READ the application guidelines (preservice/Inservice) available on the application portal
- Candidates are advised to follow the steps carefully given in the application guideline to the end to be sure of application success.
- Take note that the application period has timelines as stipulated on the advertisement please observe them
All applicants to KMTC are advised to ensure that their applications are correctly done so as to compete for opportunities fairly; some of the areas to note are as follows;
- KMTC has many courses at various levels and varying entry requirement clusters hence taking time to read the advertisement that has key information necessary for the application to be made with clear information
- Determine the course you would like to study and be sure you qualify.
- Plan for your training at KMTC on time, funding and social support
- Be ready to take up your course if successful in any part of this country since our campuses are spread all over the country
- Follow APPLICATION GUIDELINES and ensure you have applied in time and correctly
- Remain active on email remembering your credentials that you can access your email at any time.
KMTC Application Portal
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KMTC Campus Contacts
| Campus | Address | |
| Bomet | P. O. BOX 76 – 20402 Longisa | bomet@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Bondo | P. O. BOX 473-40601, Bondo | bondo@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Bungoma | P. O. BOX 54 – 50200 Bungoma | bungoma@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Busia | P.O. BOX 970-50400 Busia | busia@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Chuka | P.O. BOX641-60400 Chuka | chuka@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Chwele | P. O. Box 112 – 50202, Chwele | chwele@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Eldoret | P. O. BOX 520 30100, Eldoret | eldoret@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Embu | P. O. BOX 923 -60100 Embu | embu@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Garissa | P. O. BOX 167- 70100 Garissa | garissa@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Gatundu | P. O. BOX 770-01030, Gatundu | gatundu@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Homa Bay | P.O BOX 512-40300 Homa Bay | homabay@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Isiolo | P.O BOX 844-60300 Isiolo | isiolo@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Iten | P.O. BOX 103-30700 Iten | iten@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kabarnet | P. O. BOX 401 – 30400 Kabarnet | kabarnet@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kakamega | P. O. BOX 535-50100 Kakamega | kakamega@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kapenguria | P. O. BOX 576-30600 Kapenguria | kapenguria@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kapkatet | P. O. BOX 35-20214 Kapkatet | kapkatet@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kaptumo | P.O. BOX 149-30304 Kaptumo | kaptumo@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Karen | P. O.BOX 24921, Nairobi | karen@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Karuri | P. O. BOX 765-00219 Karuri | karuri@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kilifi | P. O. BOX 95-80108, Kilifi | kilifi@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kisii | P. O. BOX 1165-40200 Kisii | kisii@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kisumu | P.O. BOX 1594-40100 Kisumu | kisumu@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kitale | P.O.B0X 3187-30200, Kitale | kitale@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kitui | P.O BOX 711, Kitui | kitui@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kombewa | P.O. BOX 11 – 40102, Kombewa | kombewa@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kuria | P.O. BOX 41-40413 Kuria | kuria@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Kwale | P.O. BOX 324-80403 Kwale | kwale@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Lake Victoria | P.O. Box 2268-40100 Kisumu | lakevictoria@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Lamu | P.O. BOX 28 Mokowe-Lamu | lamu@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Lodwar | P.O. BOX 126-30500 Lodwar | lodwar@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Loitoktok | P.O. BOX 101-00209 Loitokitok | loitoktok@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Lugari | P.O. BOX 156 – 30106, Turbo | lugari@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Machakos | P.O. BOX 837-9100 Machakos | machakos@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Makindu | P. O. BOX 127-90138, Makindu | makindu@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Makueni | P. O. BOX 198-90300 Makueni | makueni@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Manza | P. O. BOX 837-9100 Machakos | manza@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Mathare | P. O. BOX 46028-00100 Nairobi | mathare@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Meru | P. O. BOX 1484-60200 Meru | meru@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Migori | P. O. BOX 58-40400 Migori | migori@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Molo | P. O. BOX 426-20106, Molo | molo@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Mombasa | P. O. BOX 87946-80100 Mombasa | mombasa@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Mosoriot | P. O. BOX 1251-30300 Mosoriot | mosoriot@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Msambweni | P. O. BOX 16-80408, Msambweni | msambweni@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Murang’a | P. O. BOX 888-10200, Murang’a | murang’a@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Mwingi | P.O. BOX 232-90400 Mwingi | mwingi@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Nairobi | P. O. BOX 30195 – 00100, Nairobi | nairobi@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Nakuru | P. O. BOX 110-20100 Nakuru | nakuru@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Nyahururu | P. O. BOX 1037-20300, Nyahururu | nyahururu@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Nyamache | P.O. BOX 52-40203 Nyamache | nyamache@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Nyamira | P. O. BOX 574-40500 Nyamira | nyamira@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Nyandarua | P. O. BOX 751-20303 Ol Kalou | nyandarua@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Nyeri | P. O. BOX 466-10100 Nyeri | nyeri@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Othaya | P. O. BOX 411-10106, Othaya | othaya@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Port Reitz | P. O. BOX 90219-80100 Mombasa | portreitz@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Rachuonyo | P.O. BOX 148-Oyugis | rachuonyo@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Rera | P. O. BOX 16-40139, Akala | rera@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Siaya | P. O. BOX 465-40600 Siaya | siaya@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Tana River | P. O. BOX 22-70101, Hola | tanariver@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Ugenya | P. O. BOX 13-40614, Sega | ugenya@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Vihiga | P. O. BOX 1111-50300, Maragoli | vihiga@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Voi | P.O. BOX 18-80300, Voi | voi@kmtc.ac.ke |
| Wajir | wajir@kmtc.ac.ke | |
| Webuye | P. O. BOX 734-50205, Webuye | webuye@kmtc.ac.ke |
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KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE (KMTC)
KMTC - PRESERVICE AND INSERVICE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
PRESERVICE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
| 1. BASIC DIPLOMA COURSES | ||
| NO | COURSES | SPECIFIC MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1 | Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics |
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| 2 | Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology |
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| 3 | Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery |
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| 4 | Diploma in Community Oral Health |
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| 5 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
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| 6 | Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
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| 7 | Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology |
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| 8 | Diploma in Physiotherapy |
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| 9 | Diploma in Medical Engineering |
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| 10 | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences |
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| 11 | Diploma in Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine |
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| 12 | Diploma in Health Promotion |
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| 13 | Diploma in Medical Social Work |
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| 14 | Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences |
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| 15 | Diploma in Community Health Nursing |
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| 16 | Diploma in Optometry |
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| 17 | Diploma in Pharmacy |
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| 2. CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
| 1 | Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology |
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| 2 | Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics |
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| 3 | Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology |
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| 4 | Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences |
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| 5 | Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD) Deaf students only |
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UPGRADING AND POSTBASIC TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Qualification: A relevant Certificate or Diploma and specific fields of study as described for each course below. Course duration: Upgrading courses: 2 Years, Post basic Courses: 1 Year to 1 and 1/2 years.| 3. UPGRADING COURSES | ||
| NO | COURSES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1 | Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Full Time and Distance Learning) | Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN) and, Two years working experience |
| 2 | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences | Certificate in Environmental health Sciences. Two years working experience |
| 3 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences | Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Registration by the KMLTTB |
| 4 | Diploma Medical Engineering | Certificate in Medical Engineering. |
| 5 | Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | Certificate in Community Nutrition. Two years working experience. |
| 6 | Diploma in Health Records and Information (Full Time, Evening/Part time and Distance Learning) | Certificate in Health Records and Information |
| 7 | Diploma in Orthopeadics and Trauma Medicine | Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology |
| 4. POST BASIC/ HIGHER DIPLOMA COURSES | ||
| 1. Higher Diploma in: Nursing Courses | ||
| i.. Psychiatric Nursing | Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM) | |
| ii. .Palliative Care (Distance Learning) | ||
| iii . Peadiatric Nursing | ||
| 2. Higher Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences: | ||
| i. Food Science and Inspection | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences | |
| ii. Solid Waste Management | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences | |
| iii. Occupational Health and Safety | Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Tech, Orthopedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Engineering | |
| iv. Epidemiology | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health. | |
| Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion | Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions OR Diploma in any social science from other accredited institutions | |
| 3. Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences: | ||
| i. Parasitology & Entomology | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the KMLTTB | |
| ii.Microbiology | ||
| iii.Clinical Chemistry | ||
| iv. Haematology | ||
| v.Virology | ||
| vi.Blood Transfusion Sciences | ||
| 4. Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery: | ||
| i. Mental Health and Psychiatry | Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery and Registration with Clinical Officers Council | |
| Higher Diploma in Medical Education | Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions | |
| Higher Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Care | Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions | |
| 5. Higher Diploma in various Departments | ||
| Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning) | Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution. | |
| Higher Diploma in Radiography - Therapy | Diploma /Certificate in Radiotherapy or equivalent. Diploma in Radiography/MIS | |
| Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering | Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution | |
| Higher Diploma in Dialysis | Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution | |
| Higher Diploma in Neurorehabilitation | Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy | |
| Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy | Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy | |
| Higher Diploma in Addictive Science (Distance Learning) | Diploma in any health related course from KMTC and any other recognised institution | |
| Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning) | Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions | |