Medical Specialist I – General Surgeon at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,& ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Surgery from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical Specialist by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.

Duties and responsibilities:
The General Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illnesses, diseases and injuries;
•  Provide Surgical services;
•  Operate surgical clinics;
•  Supervise the implementation of care and treatment plans by other medical personnel;
•  Conduct medical education and research activities in clinical areaof work;
•  Participate in the development of procedures for the department;
•  Make decisions regarding work processes based on established guidelines;
•  Prioritize and organize work to meet changing conditions and any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable