Medical Officer - 10 Positions at Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/014/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or Equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Must have successfully completed one-year internship;
• Registered and with current practice licenses as issued by the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board(KMP&DB);
• Experienced in basic surgical procedures;
• In depth understanding of management of common medical conditions;
• Must have good interpersonal and Communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Management of patients in the outpatient, accident and emergency department and in patient wards using current guidelines and protocols;
• Responsible for daily clinical assessments and prescriptions of treatment to all patients attending the hospital;
• With support from the relevant Specialist, ensures running of scheduled Medical, Obstetrical& Gynaecologic, Paediatric and Surgical clinics in the hospital;
• Giving relevant Health education information including explanation of tests and management options and procedures to patients;
• Carry out lifesaving emergency and elective surgical procedures in the hospital;
• Identification, co-ordination of referral of medical and surgical patients for further management and related support;
• Support in the preparedness and response to Surgical and medical emergencies, including support to outbreak emergency response in the county as may be necessary.
• Co-coordinating and ensuring medical teams in the department posted to; receive regular updated and timely continuous medical updates;
• Undertake medical examinations to certify physical fitness of clients