Medical Specialist I (Opthamologist) - 3 Posts at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bea Kenyon citizen:
• Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution;
• A Master's Degree in the field of Ophthalmology from a recognized institution:
• Registered with the Kenya Medical practitioners and Dentists Boards;
• Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council:
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Have a Recognition Certificate as a Specialist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council;
• Atleast one year post specialization working experience:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution:
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing clinical patient management in Ophthalmology;
• Co-ordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel in Ophthalmology;
• Supervising and mentoring other junior ophthalmologists;
• Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions affecting the eyes;
• Developing Medical Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
• Co-ordinating emergency response and clinical care in Ophthalmology.
• Coordinating health projects and programmes:
• Managing health information systems;
• Carrying out health surveys and research; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.