Medical Specialist I (Pediatrician) - 9 Posts at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bea Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution;
• Master's Degree in Pediatrics and Child Health care 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations
• Performing general surgeries
• Diagnosing, investigating, treating and patient documentation
• Disseminating information for health care
• Conducting weekly clinics and theatre days
• Managing health facilities
• Responding to intern calls
• Training, supervising and mentoring (General Surgery Interns) and other students
• Performing emergency surgeries
• Undertaking medical legal duties
• Undertaking medical examinations
• Preparing Medical Board Proceedings
• Carrying out Community Diagnosis, care and treatment
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the customer and service provider.
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control and
• Carrying out health education and promotion and preparing medical reports
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time fo time.