Jobs at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  A Master’s Degree in the field of Ophthalmology from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist by Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time.

Duties and responsibilities

• The Ophthalmologist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
•  Performing clinical patient management in Ophthalmology;
•  Co-ordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel in Ophthalmology;
•  Supervising and mentoring other junior ophthalmologists;
•  Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions affecting the eyes;
•  Developing Medical Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
•  Co-ordinating emergency response and clinical care in Ophthalmology.
•  Coordinating health projects and programmes;
•  Managing health information systems;
•  Carrying out health surveys and research; and
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  A Masters Degree in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time.

Duties and responsibilities:
The Orthopaedic Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Conduct weekly Orthopaedic outpatient clinics;
•  Conduct weekly major ward rounds;
•  Conduct Orthopaedic related surgical operations;
•  Respond to Orthopaedic related emergencies;
•  Interpret diagnostic tests such as CT Scans, MRIs, X-Rays etc;
•  Prescribe and administer medications as appropriate;
•  Supervise and train junior doctors, Interns and medical students;
•  Keep and update patients’ medical record/notes;
•  Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical team;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  A Masters degree in Paediatrics and Child Health from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:
The Paeditrician shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Monitor and Provide medical care to patients visiting the hospital;
•  Admit patients to the hospital for specialized care;
•  Give medical education, explain tests and procedures to the patients;
•  Maintain confidentiality and impartiality and keep up to date with medical development, new drugs, treatment and medication;
•  Participate in Occupational Safety and Health Work programs;
•  Perform medical and Surgical operations;
•  Prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters; 
•  performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in area of specialization;
•  Coordinating medical emergency response and clinical care;
•  Coordinate training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
•  Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions developing Medical Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
•  Managing health information system and carrying out health surveys and research;
•  Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services; and
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  A Masters degree in the field of Field Epidemiology from a university recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:

The Epidemiologist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Provide authoritative advice to National Public Health Authorities and lead the epidemiological work of the County Office that underpins policy formulation;
•  Support relevant teams on building core capacities for surveillance, early detection, verification and rapid response to epidemics and other public health events of International concern, as required in the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005;
•  Ensure that the County has access to all relevant existing county- specific health-related data. This includes National and Sub- National datasets, such as demographics of populations affected by specific diseases (relevant age, gender, etc.) and time trends.
• Analyze such data sets to provide additional insights on the country’s health context and epidemiological situation;
•  Serve as focal person for all internal and external requests related to country-specific data. As needed, ensure government agreement for the use and dissemination of such data;
•  Assist the government and relevant institutions on the enhancement of national capacities in epidemic and disease- trends’ forecasting and detection systems, including epidemiology and laboratory surveillance for monitoring and evaluating the core surveillance and real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data;
•  Lead and coordinate the development of training courses for public health professionals on epidemiological surveillance, outbreak investigation, and/or the improvement of related data management;
•  Collaborate with Health Emergency teams to promote County’s position and successfully influence national health authorities to develop infection prevention and control programmes in health care facilities, including (where and when required) focusing on preparedness and response to epidemics and pandemics;
•  Participate, as needed, in risk assessments for unusual health events;
•  Collaborate with relevant authorities on the development and maintenance of a national system for comprehensive data collection and trend analysis of public health events;
•  Play a lead role in the analysis, interpretation, and knowledge building of surveillance data (including virological data) through County and peer-reviewed publications and media;
•  Encourage collaboration and develop innovative advocacy initiatives and project proposals for joint action and resource mobilization to augment national, operational responses to public health events;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Masters Degree in Family Medicine from a recognized institution in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:
The Family Health Specialist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Monitor and Provide medical care to patients visiting the hospital;
•  Admit patients to the hospital for specialized care;
•  Give medical education, explain tests and procedures to the patients;
•  Maintain confidentiality and impartiality and keep up to date with medical development, new drugs, treatment and medication;
•  Participate in Occupational Safety and Health Work programs;
•  Perform medical and Surgical operations;
•  Prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters;
•  performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in area of specialization including; Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Public Health or other specialties;
•  Coordinating medical emergency response and clinical care;
•  Coordinate training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
•  Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions developing Medical Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
•  Managing health information system and carrying out health surveys and research;
•  Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services.
•  Perform any other duty as allocated by supervisors as outlined in the schemes of service; and
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,& ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Masters Degree in Oncology from a  recognized institution in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:

The Oncologist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Undertaking general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
•  Carrying out specialized clinical care;
•  Providing psychosocial interventions;
•  Providing clinical services to patients;
•  Training, consulting and performing surgeries;
•  Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services;
•  Coordinating diseases surveillance, prevention and control;
•  Coordinating health education and promotion;
•  Implementing health projects and programmes;
•  Maintaining up-to-date health information systems;
•  Monitoring provision of health treatment and care;
•  Undertaking health research;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Masters Degree in Surgery from a recognized institution in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:

The General Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illnesses, diseases and injuries;
•  Provide Surgical services;
•  Operate surgical clinics;
•  Supervise the implementation of care and treatment plans by other medical personnel;
•  Conduct medical education and research activities in clinical area of work;
•  Participate in the development of procedures for the department;
•  Make decisions regarding work processes based on established guidelines;
•  Prioritize and organize work to meet changing conditions and any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time.

Duties and responsibilities

The Physician will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Formulation, implementation and review of all health policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and protocols;
•  Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
•  Undertaking ‘Second-on-Call’ duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients;
•  Conducting weekly clinics;
•  Conducting research and clinical audits;
•  Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students;
•  Undertaking medico-legal duties;
•  Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board proceedings;
•  Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the client and service provider;
•  Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control; and
•  Carrying out health education and promotion;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities

The Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Provide facility Leadership and Management for the County Hospitals
•  Develop and plan projects and activities geared towards provision of quality Obstetric and Gynecological care and ensure their implementation.
•  Maintain confidentiality of patient information and management.
•  Provide guidance on best practices for the facilities.
•  Provide OB-GYN consultation for women of all ages requiring specialized care from County Hospitals.
•  Lead Sexual Reproductive Health projects within the organization including cervical cancer management, teenage Sexual Reproductive Health management and Maternal, Newborn and child health services.
•  Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures and manuals are up to date and are adhered to.
•  Provide timely monthly and quarterly reports to the County Health Management.
•  Monitor program performance and inform areas of learning for continuous quality improvement.
•  Develop and monitor facility budgets and revenues and provide quarterly financial reports.
•  Organize Continuous Medical Education sessions for Medics in all the Centers.
•  Available at any time in case of emergencies.
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B. Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
•  Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
•  Registration certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
•  A valid license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
•  Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and responsibilities

The Pharmacist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
•  Preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and counselling patients on use of medicines;
•  Making extemporaneous preparations;
•  Participating in ward rounds;
•  Identifying medicinal gaps and challenges; maintaining a daily activity log book for recording all activities undertaken;
•  Recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medicinal conditions and making necessary referrals;
•  Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers; and
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
•  Be registered by Clinical Officers’ Council;
•  Possess a valid Practicing License from Clinical Officer’s Council;
•  Must be computer literate.

Duties and responsibilities

The Registered Clinical Officers shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
•  Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
•  Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
•  Assessing, preparing and presenting medical-legal reports;
•  Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
•  Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skills;
•  Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
•  Collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory from a recognized institution;
•  Be registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
•  Possess a valid Practicing License from KMLTTB;
•  Must be computer literate.

Duties and responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Technologists shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Offering Medical Laboratory Services depending on the level of care deployed;
•  Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
•  Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
•  Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
•  Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
•  Collecting and compiling data for research on Laboratory services issues;
•  Ordering and monitoring usage of Laboratory commodities;
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.