Job Description
V/NO.2/2021: MEDICAL SPECIALIST I (GENERAL SURGEON), JOB GROUP ‘Q’
(1 POSTS)
Duties and responsibilities:-
a) Management of health care services at the district level or in a district or provincial
health services set-up;
b) Organization and management of a framework of health delivery system in a provincial
general hospital or a district hospital within a province.
c) Planning and implementation of specific projects and programmes related to the various
areas of health care including curative, preventive and promotive services;
d) Provision of epidemiological surveillance on diseases and condition obtaining within
the province and developing strategies for prevention or eradication of these conditions
and diseases;
e) Participation in the overall planning in the province, contributing specifically to
planning for health services in his area of jurisdiction;
f) Provision of health services in the various disciplines in medicine, surgery, dentistry
and other recognized specialties at the national hospital and provincial/district
hospitals.
g) A specialist will also be expected to provide professional guidance and training to
Doctors, Dentists and health personnel working under him/her to ensure maintenance
of the highest standards of health care in the hospital.
Requirements for appointment:-
a) Must be a Kenyan citizen;
b) A bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or any other
equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and
Dentist Council;
c) Master’s Degree (M.Med) in General surgery or equivalent postgraduate qualification
from a recognized institution;
d) Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
e) Being in possession of valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Board
How to apply
Qualified and interested candidates should download and duly fill in the job
application form provided on our website: www.tanariver.go.ke/vacancies attach
and submit the applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card,
copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3)
referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board of Tana River
P.O. Box 181 – 70101
HOLA
All applications clearly specifying the position applied for on the top left side of
the envelope should be received on or before 28th September 2021.
All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, the marginalized and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are
encouraged to apply.