Medical Specialist I (Pathologist) - 2 Posts at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bea Kenyon citizen;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution;
• Master of Medicine in Pathology 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;
• At least 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 RESPONSIBILITIE

• Analyzing body fluids and tissue samples;
• Perform and report bone marrow aspirates and trephine biopsy, report and interpret peripheral blood films;
• Reporting and interpretation of specialized tests in hematology e.g flow cytometry:
• Management of quality processes in chemical pathology;
• Interpretation of culture and sensitivity results and annual antibiogram data;
• Coordinate and provide laboratory services and service delivery in the laboratory unit of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected sfandards and compliance in the hospital:
• Supervise laboratory staff together with their services in the laboratory unit of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely laboratory services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital:
• Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of pathology staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital;
• Coordinate and provide laboratory research and training within the hospital:
• Monitor and evaluate progress achievement of the laboratory unit and services, research and training programs in the hospital: and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.