Director Health Management (Clinical Services) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Ref: V/No. 19/2022

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• be serving at the grade of Deputy Director, Health Management Services, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, Rehabilitative Medicine, Nursing, Clinical Medicine or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Surgery, Public Health, Health Systems Management, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory, Nursing, Administration, Management or equivalent and relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a registration certificate and a valid practicing license from the relevant profession regulatory body; and
• have thorough understanding of Kenya’s health priorities and strategic interest as well as regional, global health dynamics and global health security and the ability to integrate them into the health sector performance.

NOTE:

• Possession of a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less
• than Six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be considered an added advantage.

Competencies

• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Planning and analytical skills;
• Mentoring, couching and leadership skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
• Strong communication skills and
• Conflict management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies, regulations, standards, guidelines on clinical services and health infrastructure;
• promoting linkages with national and international bodies including chairing the relevant Interagency Coordinating Committees (ICCs) and Technical Thematic Committee;
• developing a framework for deployment of multidisciplinary teams to provide specialized services when need arises
• facilitating the provision of technical assistance and capacity building to counties;
• developing standards and guidelines for continuing professional development in clinical services;
• monitoring the implementation of framework on quality of clinical services, referral systems, traditional, alternative and complementary medicine;
• coordinating and vetting outbound medical referrals;
• designing and supporting establishment of in-country regional centers of excellence for specialized care;
• designing, developing and overseeing implementation of the national patient’s rights charter;
• identifying and setting research agenda in relation to clinical services and referral systems and translate research findings to policies and strategies;
• ensuring prudent utilization and accountability of resources allocated to the directorate;
• setting performance targets and monitoring performance for all staff in the directorate; and
• performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director General for Health.

Others

• Basic Salary Scale Ksh.169,140 – Ksh.324,430 p.m. (CSG 4)
• House Allowance: Ksh.84,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.24,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the Civil Service