Medical Officer job at Turkana County Government
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Vacancy title:
Medical Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Health Care ]

Jobs at:

Turkana County Government

Deadline of this Job:
23 January 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Turkana , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
REF: TUR/CPSB/014/2022/2023
Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or Equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Must have successfully completed one-year internship;
• Registered and with current practice licenses as issued by the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board(KMP&DB);
• Experienced in basic surgical procedures;
• In depth understanding of management of common medical conditions;
• Must have good interpersonal and Communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities: -
• Management of patients in the outpatient, accident and emergency department and in patient wards using current guidelines and protocols;
• Responsible for daily clinical assessments and prescriptions of treatment to all patients attending the hospital;
• With support from the relevant Specialist, ensures running of scheduled Medical, Obstetrical& Gynaecologic, Paediatric and Surgical clinics in the hospital;
• Giving relevant Health education information including explanation of tests and management options and procedures to patients;
• Carry out lifesaving emergency and elective surgical procedures in the hospital;
• Identification, co-ordination of referral of medical and surgical patients for further management and related support;
• Support in the preparedness and response to Surgical and medical emergencies, including support to outbreak emergency response in the county as may be necessary.
• Co-coordinating and ensuring medical teams in the department posted to; receive regular updated and timely continuous medical updates;
• Undertake medical examinations to certify physical fitness of clients


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.

OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Monday, 23rd January, 2023 by 5.00pm. (East African Time).


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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 23 January 2023
Duty Station: Turkana
Posted: 18-01-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-01-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-01-2065
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