Medical Officers 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

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REF: TUR/CPSB/015/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Master’s degree in Paediatric and child health from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya(KMPDB);
• Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Attend to and provide medical management services for acute Paediatric cases and emergencies, chronic Paediatric cases, referrals in the inpatient and outpatient centers
• Provide health care related to relevant medical Specialty to patients including; prevention, diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation;
• Ensure implementation of validated clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to area of specialty in order to minimize clinical risks and extend best clinical practices;
• In collaboration with other medical colleagues, carry out research and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve results and to always share knowledge among medical staff;
• Ensure all clients related documentary during provision of services is updated in a timely manner as per the hospital policies.
• Coaching, mentorship, teaching and supervision of Medical Doctors and other health workers in your area of work and on relevant required expertise;
• Support trainings and reverse referrals to the link and peripheral feeder health facilitie

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REF: TUR/CPSB/016/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Master’s degree in intensive care and emergency from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).
• Must have at least one year of working experience in intensive care unit.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Provide care to critically ill patients in the intensive care units as well as supervise critical care staff.
• Evaluate patients who may require critical care from the Emergency department or other inpatient units including consultancy for emergencies in other critical care units;
• Team leader in the Emergency responses team and supervises medical house staff in medical codes and rapid response teams;
• Ensure continuous medical cover for all patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and liaising with other medical specialist as required;
• Ensuring plans are acted upon and specific diagnostic tests carried out diligently;
• Train all staff in ICU management, maintain infection control practices and airway management;
• Coordinate communication with patient’s relatives and referring hospitals;
• Respectfully collaborate with a diverse set of team members.

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REF: TUR/CPSB/017/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Master’s degree in General Surgery from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Examine patients and making diagnoses to determine the need for surgery;
• Reviewing patients medical history and planning the best procedure for treatment;
• Evaluating and advising patient on the risk involved with having surgery;
• Performing surgical procedures to prevent or correct injuries, diseases, deformities and patients functions while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols;
• Following established surgical technics during surgery;
• Prescribing preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures;
• Ensuring sterility in the operating room and all equipment and instruments;

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REF: TUR/CPSB/018/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Master’s degree in Medicine /Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
• Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Reviewing patients medical history and planning the best procedure for treatment;
• Undertaking “First-on-call duties including clerking investigation and managing patients
• Conducting weekly clinics and theatre days
• Managing health facilities at various tiers in communities.
• Responding to intern call, trainings, supervising and mentoring medical officers(intern) and other students
• Performing emergency surgeries, undertaking medical examinations and 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;
• Carrying out health education and promotion and preparing medical reports

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REF: TUR/CPSB/019/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from recognized institution;
• Registered Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patients outcome;
• Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients admission and initiating discharging plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients health conditions and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
• Collecting and compiling data