Medical Specialist Ii – Paediatrician - 2 Posts At Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

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; andAny other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.