Registered Clinical Officer at County Government of Kericho

JG K

Ref: KCPSB/2018/06

Terms of Service: Permanent & pensionable

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for providing healthcare services to ear, nose and throat patients in the hospital:

• Diagnosis and treatment diseases of ear, nose, and throat
• Determine nature and extent of disorder, prescribe and/ or administer medications
• Consult with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment
• Keep inventory and attention to proper care & maintenance of special equipment’s within the ENT Outpatient facility.
• Support specialised ENT surgical services and services delivery in the surgery department of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards of quality, quantity and compliance
• Coordinate ENT surgery referral services within and within and without the hospital according to the ENT surgery services needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
• Supervise ENT staff together with their services, in the ENT department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely ENT services within the expected standards of quantity and quantity complying with the established ethics and regulations
• Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of ENT staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity
• Coordinate and provide ENT research and training within the ENT department of the hospital
• Offer specialised ENT surgery services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media
• Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required in the hospital
• Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the ENT services, research and training programs in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma in ENT from a recognised institution
• At least two (2) years relevant experience
• Registered with the Clinical Officer’s Council- Kenya
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards