Vacancies at County Government of Tharaka Nithi

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 an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Imaging and Radiology from an institution 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
• Certificate in computer application skills from an institution recognized in Kenya.

Duties and responsibilities

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

• Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in Imaging and Radiologic Diagnostics;
• Provide Medical Imaging reports to other Medical Personnel;
• Head Radiology Medicine Department in the County;
• Advise the County on Imaging and Radiological Diagnosis and Management from time to time;
• 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 a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB;Ch.B.) from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (ENT) 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.

Duties and responsibilities

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

• Performs professional duties in surgery Otorhinolaryngology including various ENT/ Head and Neck;
• Provides consultation to other physicians when the problems fall into the field of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery, and require the attention of a specialist.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patient’s primary problems in this area;
• Complete medical records promptly indicating diagnosis, treatment, and future courses of Records must conform to established requirements;
• Participates in all group conferences requiring the viewpoint and opinions of this specialty regarding difficult medical conditions;
• Collaborates with other departmental personnel in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care; Is responsible for the operation of approved curative-preventive programs as they relative to his particular area of specialization.
• Monitor work of other assigned staff to the Otorhinolaryngology Service for quality, quantity, correctness, etc., demonstrating procedures or recommending additional training as need arises.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature
• 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.