Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist I - Paediatric Surgeon at Machakos County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, monitoring and treating children who are injured, ill or living with disabilities
• Performing comprehensive examinations on newborns and children to identify abnormalities and checking for normal growth and development
• Prescribing treatment methods, including administering medication, performing surgeries and other therapies
• Discussing diagnosis and treatment plans with parents and children
• Ordering tests and referring patients to Specialists
• Advising patients and their family members on medication use, nutrition and preventive measures
• Creating patients' medical reports to support other healthcare professionals

Requirements for Appointment.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B:Ch.B) degree from a recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Masters in Pediatrics and Child Health
• Diagnose diseases such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and prostate problems
• Evaluating patient history, conducting physical examinations (e.g., prostate exams), ordering lab tests (e.g., PSA), and performing imaging studies or biopsies.
• Performing both major and minimally invasive surgeries (e.g., robotic-assisted surgery, laser techniques, cystoscopy).
• Treating cancers of the bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicles.
• Providing consultations, developing personalized treatment plans, and performing follow-up care.