Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist - 2 Posts at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/17/2023

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching and supervision of health workers;
• Outreach clinics and surgeries in the County hospital;
• Assisting policy formulation;
• Provide guidance in their departments as a consultant in their respective areas;
• Taking administrative roles in the department and in the Hospital management team;
• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal and postnatal periods;
• Perform caesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients’ health deliver babies safely;
• Analyze record, reports, test results or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patients;
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribe treatment with patients;
• Monitor patient’s conditions and progress and revaluate treatments as necessary;
• Advise patients and community members concerning diets, activity, hygiene and disease prevention; and,
• Refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.CH. B) from an institution recognized by the relevant Bodies in Kenya;
• A Master of Medicine in Obstetrics/ Gynecology from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Counsel with a valid specialist recognition certificate
• Have a valid practicing license
• Served for minimum of three (3) years at Job Group CPSB 05 P or Its approved equivalent or in a comparable similar position in the private sector.