Deputy Director Of Medical Services at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Deputy Director Of Medical Services
JOB GROUP ‘R’ (3 POSTS)
VACANCY NO. 2/2016:

Job Responsibilities

This is a senior position which entails professional leadership, mentoring/coaching and taking part in top level decision making of both technical and administrative nature.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• undertaking general diagnosis, management of medical cases, treatment and rehabilitation of patients;
• carrying out specialized clinical care;
• providing psycho-social interventions;
• providing clinical services to patients;
• training, consulting and performing surgeries in a health facility;
• carrying out forensic and medico-legal services;
• coordinating disease surveillance, prevention, and control;
• coordinating health education and promotion;
• implementing health projects and programmes;
• maintaining up-to-date health information systems;
• monitoring provision of health treatment and care in facility;
• undertaking health research;
• analyzing medical reports;
• coordinating preparation of annual work-plans and ensuring they are adhered to and
• Coordinating capacity building and deployment of medical personnel.

Qualifications 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant of Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist II for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• A comprehensive understanding of clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of use of modern technology in area of specialisation
• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement proper care plan.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach and counsel patients, instruct health care personnel on procedures and treatment.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician
• Ability to design and conduct operations research, analyze and utilize research findings in planning activities to improve service delivery
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results