About KMTC

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Health, entrusted with the role of training various disciplines in the health sector to serve the Kenyan interests, East Africa and beyond. The College has 72 Campuses strategically located in various parts of the country. The Graduates of the College account for more than 85% of the local middle level workforce in the health facilities in Kenya.

Vision Statement

“A model institution in the training and development of competent health professionals”.

Mission Statement

“To produce competent health professionals through training and research, and provide consultancy services”.

Core values

  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Responsiveness
  • Equity
  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Creativity and innovation

Governance

The College operates as a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) under a Board of Directors, headed by a Chairperson, whose role is to provide overall leadership and direction of the College as well as oversight on all Management operations. The Board has appointed a Chief Executive Officer, who is charged with day to day running of the College.

KMTC Programmes

  1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  2. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
  3. Dental Technology (Diploma)
  4. Health Records and Information Technology (Certificate and Diploma)
  5. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
  7. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  8. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  9. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  11. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
  12. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  13. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  14. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  15. Orthopedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate and Diploma)
  16. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
  18. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)