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Date Posted: Thursday, May 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for appointment:
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Must have completed a Masters Degree in Family Medicine from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
• Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:
The Family Health Specialist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
• Monitor and Provide medical care to patients visiting the hospital;
• Admit patients to the hospital for specialized care;
• Give medical education, explain tests and procedures to the patients;
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality and keep up to date with medical development, new drugs, treatment and medication;
• Participate in Occupational Safety and Health Work programs;
• Perform medical and Surgical operations;
• Prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters;
• performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in area of specialization including; Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Public Health or other specialties;
• Coordinating medical emergency response and clinical care;
• Coordinate training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
• Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions developing Medical Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
• Managing health information system and carrying out health surveys and research;
• Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services.
• Perform any other duty as allocated by supervisors as outlined in the schemes of service; and
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.



Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Integrity Clearance
Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies:
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education.
Each application should be accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before
6th May, 2024 by 5.00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA
Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.



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