Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
7. The Position Of Disciplinary And Ethics Officer Job Grade
‘Km-7’ In The Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists
Council, Equivalent To Job Group ‘L’ In The Public
Service (1 Position)

A. Job Specifications :
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -
i. receiving and processing complaints of professional misconduct, medical malpractice or breach of standards;
ii. participating in the conduct of investigations into complaints
submitted;
iii. forwarding files to Disciplinary and Ethics Committee members and consultants for analysis, review and preparations of the report;
iv. participating in the conduct of hearings of complaints;
v. assisting in the drafting of decisions on complaints and forwarding the same to the parties;
vi. receiving and processing appeals;
vii. participating in the conduct of Tribunal hearings;
viii. following up on Disciplinary and Ethics Committee recommendations to ensure full compliance;
ix. participating in the implementation and adherence of guidelines on scope of practice;
x. contributing to the regulation of health institutions and taking disciplinary action for any form of misconduct by a health institution;
xi. contributing to the regulation the conduct of registered medical, dental and community oral health practitioners and taking such disciplinary measures for any form of professional misconduct;
xii. contributing to the development and review of the singular and
joint inspection checklists for health facilities;
xiii. contributing to the development of minimum requirements on infrastructure, personnel and service provision of health facilities per level;
xiv. participating in the dissemination of information to relevant institutions, practitioners and the public;
xv. assisting in preparation of department reports.

B. Persons Specification:
i. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution preferably in the following disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry, Oral Health, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory, Mental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Health Management, Health Records Management,
Records Management, Information Technology, Economics,
Biostatistics, Statistics, Law, Administration, or its equivalent;
ii. Registered by a relevant professional body/ society where
applicable;
iii. Current and valid practice license by a relevant and recognised regulatory body where it is applicable;
iv. Proficiency in computer applications; and
v. Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

C. Key Competencies And Skills:
i. Good communication skills
ii. Good organizational skills
iii. Attention to detail iv. Team player
v. Ability to work under pressure

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Interested applicants are required to make applications via email careers@kmpdc.go.ke  referenced ‘Job. Ref. No.: KMPDC/HR/RT/EXT/VOL.1/2022: Application for the Position of ……. – Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council’ and should include their official name (as appears on their National Identity Card) and the job reference on the subject head.
The application should include the following:
i. Cover letter;
ii. Updated curriculum vitae with full details of educational background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials with full contact details of three professional referees;
iii. True certified copies of certificates;
iv. Copy of National Identity Card;
All applications to be addressed to:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND DENTISTS COUNCIL
KMPDC BUILDING, WOODLANDS ROAD, HURLINGHAM NAIROBI
P.O. BOX 44839 – 00100,
NAIROBI, KENYA
The applications, and all the necessary documents, should be submitted on or before Monday 29th August, 2022 at 5.00pm (EAT). Applications submitted after the closing date and time will NOT be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
KMPDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
For more details, log into KMPDC website kmpdc.go.ke

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