Job Description
Job Ref: KCPSB/PD/04/16/09/21
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Summary
The position will entail the provision of direct clinical care of patients, especially
in acute care dependency unit, Supervision and teaching of the junior medical
staff, Evaluation of quality of care outcomes and the implementation of initiatives
to enhance quality, Provision of general medicine expertise, which extends to
leading the junior and senior doctors in the department’s medical team and
receiving referrals from other medical practitioners within the County, leads the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist medical services to patients, promotes patient safety and quality of care and provides leadership,
orientation, training, supervision and education for doctors in training, Health
Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Be part of team of surgeons within Department of surgery and reporting to the
Head of Department,
- Be involved in clinical management of patients including emergency care and
procedures, elective procedures, outpatient clinics and inpatient management as per duty allocation/Roster
- Provision of health services in various disciplines in medicine and in the area of
specialization in a sub-county hospital or County Referral Hospital.
- Provision of professional guidance and training of doctors, dentists, and health
personnel working under him to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health care in the hospital.
- Application of the principles and procedures of the modern medicine in preventing,
diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, injury using specialized testing, and
diagnostic, medical and psychological techniques,
- Supervision of the implementation of the care and treatment plans by other medical
personnel,
- Conducting education and research activities
- Ensure effective work planning, performance management and professional
development
- Setting of standards and ensuring they are enforced
- Ensure staff continuing medical education,
- Participate in the teaching, training of medical officers, interns, registrars clinical
officers and other staff in the department,
- Ensure proper handling of patients, proper record keeping and detailed
examinations, Diagnosis, clerking and management of patient.
- Ensure proper procedure in referring patients,
- Be involved and participate in institutional agenda on quality and best practice and
any other responsibilities allocated,
Requirement for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have served at the level of senior medical officer job group ‘P’ for a minimum
period of three years in the specialty;
- 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.
- A Masters degree in the relevant specialization.
- 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.
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.