Job Description
Job Ref: KCPSB/AT/01/16/09/21
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirement for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Served at the grade of Assistant Director of Medical Services for at least 3
years or equivalent position in the private sector for 5 years.
- A Bachelor of medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a
university recognized in Kenya.
- Have a Masters degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by
Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
- Registered with the Kenya Medical and Dentist Board.
- Must have a current certificate from Medical practitioner and Dentist Board.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government mandate,
health policies as well as vision 2030.
- Should be proficient in computer skills.
- Have capacity to multitask within strict timelines.
- Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of
Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at the County General & Teaching Hospital.
- Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local,
intravenous, spinal or caudal methods.
- Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of
anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
- Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
- Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to
another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
- Examine patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to
determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
- Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse
reactions or complications.
- Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout
procedure.
- Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to
investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical
techniques.
- Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health
care providers in the department;
- Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia
administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to
counteract reactions;
- Managing anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical
activities and formulating plans and procedures;
- Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical
accessibility.
- Providing and maintaining life support and airway management and help
prepare patients for emergency surgery;
- Providing medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing
medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery;
- Instructing individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent
disease;
- Scheduling and maintaining use of surgical suite, including operating,
wash-up, waiting rooms and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment;
- Assisting with the management of day to day activities and prioritizing
tasks;
- Attending and participating in a variety of meetings;
- Participating and assisting in Mass Casualty exercises/events; and
- Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed
- Curriculum Vitae,
- Academic and Professional certificates,
- Testimonials,
- PIN Certificate,
- National Identity Card or Passport and
- Any other supporting documents.
Clearly indicate the position applied for, both on the cover letter and the
envelope. Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 260 - 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters
4TH floor, KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m.
and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).
Applicants should seek clearance and attach copies or evidence thereof of the
updated documents below.
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before
Tuesday, 28th September 2021
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards,
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other
relevant documents in support of their applications.
NOTE
- Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements
are encouraged to apply.
- Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries
and Remuneration Commission.