Job Opportunities at County Government of Garissa

 Job Description

ADVERT NO:GCPSB/28/2020 CLINICAL/RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

J/G ‘R’

Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery
• Masters of Medicine in Clinical Oncology / radiation oncology
• Minimum of one-year experience in a busy oncology center of a busy Hospital.
• Registration Certificate with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Valid practicing license by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the CEO, Garissa Cancer Center.
• Working with patients to explain a diagnosis and stage of cancer, discuss treatment options, and assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment.
• Leading the cancer treatment team made up of various healthcare professionals and prescribing the treatment
• Treating patients with radiation therapy.
• Assisting patients with pain management.
• Performing basic administrative tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing cancer information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Train medical and clinical staff.
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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 Job Description

ADVERT NO:GCPSB/29/2020 ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST

/J/G ‘R’
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical practitioner and Dentist Council.
• Master’s degree in Pathology.
• Certificate of registration by the Medical practitioners and Dentist Council.
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Served as a Medical specialist-Pathology for a period of at least one (1) year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Head laboratory/pathology services at Garissa County Referral Hospitaland Garissa Cancer Center report directly to the Medical Superintendent. He/she will supervise laboratory staff and services in the laboratory unit of the hospital to ensure timely laboratory services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations.
• Microscopic evaluation of cytology and surgical specimens submitted to the laboratory and preparation of personalized reports for clients on the findings of these studies.
• Telephone consultations with laboratory clients regarding interpretation of laboratory data or other laboratory-related issues.
• Participation in the laboratory Quality Assurance programs.
• Supporting the Head of hospital in maintaining the turnaround times of all specialized pathologist reports within the established laboratory goals.
• Coordinate and provide laboratory research and training within the hospital.
• Work with other medical specialties to solve single or multiple medical issues.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the laboratory unit and services, research in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
• Undertake managerial responsibilities, such as planning the workload and staffing of the department when needed.
• Carry out research and keep up to date with new information relevant to your field.
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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 Job Summary

County public service board vacant positions at Garissa county public service-department of health (cancer centre)

Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB/30/2020 MEDICAL PHYSICIST J/G ‘P’ 1 POST

Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physics with post graduate training in medical physic or with Msc medical physics with clinical training in radiotherapy physics.
• Three years experience working in a busy Radiotherapy Center at a busy Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the oncologist, Garissa Cancer Center
• Treatment of Cancer patients
• QA/QC in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology
• Brachytherapy
• Supervise both diagnostic and therapy radiographers in treatment of cancer patients
• Radiation Dosimetry
• Administer radioactive drugs to the patients for diagnostic or therapy on radiotherapist, radiologists, Nuclear Medicine specialist, and prescription.
• Providing radiation oncology physics and radiation dosimeter training for medical practitioners and other health care staff.
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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County public service board vacant positions at Garissa county public service-department of health (cancer centre)

Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB /31/2020: MEDICAL OFFICER-

Job Group M
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; At least 2 years experience working in a busy cancer hospital as a medical officer post internship.
• Registration license from the medical practitioners and dentists board; and
• Current BLS, ACLS and ATLS and computer application skills Certificate from a recognized institution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the Oncologist.
• Diagnosing, caring and treating all diseases.
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment
• Providing health education, maintaining medical records, health information and data.
• Respond to all calls of duty by the intern doctor or nurse-on duty, whether emergency or otherwise, as quickly as possible
• Assist the consultant in all the wards, theatres and clinics.
• Undertake certain specified emergency surgeries, minor or major.
• Undertake medical examinations and certify physical fitness
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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 Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB/32/2020:RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST I J/G ‘L’ POST 3
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required qualifications

• Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography and Higher Diploma in Radiotherapy OR Bachelors in Radiography with Therapy Pathway or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in BLS and computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Experience of one year in a busy Hospital of busy Radiography Center will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving and identifying patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and procedures in Therapy Radiography;
• Verifying and maintaining information related to patients;
• Caring and counseling patients and their guardians before, during and after examination;
• Maintaining radiation therapy equipment and their accessories;
• Implementing quality assurance programs; requisitioning and maintaining records of radiotherapy commodities; counseling cancer patients;
• Assist in brachytherapy applications;
• Assist in complex treatment planning and treatment delivery;
• Perform without supervision mould room applications;
• Ensuring radiation safety within the health facility.
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs

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Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB/33/2020:CLINICAL OFFICER IN ONCOLOGY I

J/G ‘K’
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine Oncology.
• Trained in BLS/ACLS - Licensed to practice by the Clinical Officers Council

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Oncologist.
• Diagnosing, caring and treating all diseases in the MDT.
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment
• Participate in outreach, screening activities and minor surgical procedures for the cancer patients.
• Providing health education, maintaining medical records, health information and data.
• Assist the consultant in all the wards and clinics.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.
• Report to the Oncologist.
• Diagnosing, caring and treating all diseases in the MDT.
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment
• Participate in outreach, screening activities and minor surgical procedures for the cancer patients.
• Providing health education, maintaining medical records, health information and data.
• Assist the consultant in all the wards and clinics.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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 Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB/36/2020 PALLIATIVE CARE NURSE J/G ‘L’ 1 POST
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• Higher Diploma in Palliative care nursing, MSc Nursing or an accredited Palliative program
• Minimum of one year from working in a busy Oncology Center of a busy Hospital.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certificate in BLS and Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the oncologist;
• Palliative nursing care to cancer patients in the MDT;
• Comprehensive patient assessments;
• Pain and Symptom management;
• Management of treatment side effects;
• Patient navigation activities;
• Initiating, organizing and facilitating family conferences and advance care planning;
• End of life and bereavement care;
• Clinical research in palliative care;
• Advocacy; mentorship and teaching; policy formulation and implementation
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB / 37/2020: ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST JG ‘M’: 1POST
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Pharmacy degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; At least 2 years experience working in a busy oncology pharmacy.
• Registration license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
• Computer application skills Certificate from a recognized institution.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reports to oncologist
• Provide and oversee direct patient care,
• Offer patient education and participate in clinical decision making.
• Minimize drug waste, manage drug shortages, and decrease exposure to hazardous drugs.
• Supervise the performance of all infusion compounding technicians.
• Ensure that all biologic and oncology preparations are prepared and dispensed in an accurate and safe manner to all patients.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date pharmacy consultation
• Reduced wait time for pharmacy infusion services provided to patients by having an on site pharmacist check chemotherapy preparation.
• In collaboration with the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) and other stakeholders, coordinate Essential Medicines Supplies distribution and redistribution
• Serve as oncology focal liaison officer for Appropriate Medicines Use/Medicines and Therapeutics Committee
• Participate in operational research
• Provide periodic feedback to the County Pharmacist
• Compile reports and transmit them to relevant offices (for example performance contracts, commodities-related reports, et cetera).
• Coordinate disposal of expired medicines and unusable medicines with the relevant departments and regulatory authorities
• Coordinate and oversee internship/attachment programme for pharmaceutical personnel
• Prepare and implement oncology pharmaceutical services Annual Operating Plans (AOPs)
• Coordinate pharmaceutical services at the oncology center
• Implement capacity-building training programmes for pharmaceutical staff at the oncology center
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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 Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB/35/2020 REGISTERED NURSE II (ONCOLOGY) J/G ‘L’ POST 2
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing from a recognized Institution;
• Higher Diploma in Oncology.
• Minimum of one year from working in a busy Oncology Center of a busy Hospital.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya and
• Certificate in BLS and Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Oncologist.
• Assessing, planning, implementing Oncology nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
• Providing appropriate oncology service including integrated Management of oncology Illnesses, and providing health education and counseling to patients/clients on identified health needs; Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Collecting and compiling data.
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.

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 Job Description

ADVERT NO: GCPSB/34/2020-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER J/G ‘H’ POST 1
Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required qualifications

• Reports to the CEO, Garissa Cancer Center.
• Diploma or degree in Medical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Two years’ experience of working in a busy facility.
• Be registered by the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, maintain, and/or repair biomedical equipment to ensure best performance through organized maintenance program.
• Carry out facility wide inventory management.
• To ensure all plants and equipment are maintained in optimal working condition.
• To provide technical advice to the hospital on specification and technological viability of the equipment to be procured.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
• Adapt computer software for medical science uses.
• Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.
• Diagnose and interpret bioelectric data, using signal-processing techniques.
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.