Formulate, implement and review of health policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and protocols. Undertake medical examinations and write reports. Conduct disease prevention, surveillance and control. Undertake health research, Provide forensic, medico-legal services, medical psycho-social interventions, medical health education and promotion. Facilitate training of interns and other health personnel and establish and manage health information systems.
Responsibilities
Formulating and reviewing health policies, strategies, guidelines and protocols.
Overseeing provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services;
Providing sub-specialized services to patients;
Planning and managing hospital healthcare programs;
Initiating and managing healthcare projects and programs;
Developing intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities;
Initiating and coordinating operational and clinical research;
Facilitating implementation of research findings to improve quality of service delivery;
Coordinating and providing specifications for procurement of health commodities;
Ensuring adherence to health standards and guidelines;
Facilitating training and development of medical services staff;
Mobilizing resources and promoting partnerships and collaborations with hospital agencies and development partners in promotion of health programmes and projects;
Monitoring and evaluating provision of health services in the hospital;
Preparing, planning and budgeting for the directorates; and
Coordinating capacity development and performance management.
Qualifications
Served in the grade of Senior Medical Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or its comparable position.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Master’s degree in Anesthesia, or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board Register.
Senior Management Course lasting or equivalent not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Competencies
Resource management skills.
Managing performance and driving for outcomes.
Establishing strategic directions.
Visionary/Leading change.
Policy development.
Effective communication skills.
Risk Management.
Technical competence.
Decision-making and problem solving skills.
High standards of professional ethics.
Managerial and administrative skills.
Leading teams.
In addition, all applicants MUST attach the following valid documents;
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Compliance Certificate
Higher Education Loan Board (HELB) Certificate
National Police Service (NPS) Clearance Certificate
CRB — Credit Reference Bureau Certificate
Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
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