Mombasa County Medical Specialists Jobs in Kenya

County Government of Mombasa
 

County Public Service Board
 

Vacancy Announcement
 

Mombasa County Public Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following positions.

1. Medical Specialists [2] 

Job Group P

2 positions
 

a. General Surgeon with Laparoscopy / endoscopy skills.
b. Orthopaedic surgeon
 

2. Medical Specialists [1] 

Job Group Q

3 Positions
 

a. Nephrologists / Consultant physician with interest in nephrology.
b. Intensivist / Consultant physician with interest in critical care medicine.
c. Neurosurgeon

Medical Specialist [2]

Job Group ‘P’ 

(2 posts)

The salary scale attached to this post Kshs 77,527 × 3, 877 – 81,404 × 4, 070 – 85,474 × 4, 274 – 89,748 × 4, 487 – 94,235 × 4, 712 – 98,947 × 4, 947 – 103,894 p.m.

• Call allowance – Kshs 30,000


• Extraneous allowance- Kshs 30,000


• Non-practising allowance- Kshs46, 000


• House allowance – Kshs28, 000


• Commuter allowance 12,000

Sub- specialities General surgeon with skills in laparoscopy and endoscopy (1), orthopaedic surgeon (1)

Roles and responsibilities

As a medical specialist will be responsible to the chief administrator in the performance of your duties and responsibilities. 

The specific duties will entails the following:

• Be part of team of surgeons within Department of surgery and reporting to the Head of Department and Chief Administrator


• Be involved in clinical management of patients including emergency care and procedures, elective procedures, outpatient clinics and inpatient management as per duty allocation/Roster


• Provision of health services in various discipline in medicine and in the area of specialisation in a sub-county hospital or Coast Provincial general Hospital.


• Provision of professional guidance and training of doctors, dentists, and health personnel working under him to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health care in the hospital.


• Application of the principles and procedures of the modern medicine in preventing, Diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, injury using specialised testing, and diagnostic, medical and psychological techniques.


• Supervision of the implementation of the care and treatment plans by other medical personnel.


• Conducting education and research activities


• Ensure effective work planning, performance management and professional development


• Setting of standards and ensuring they are enforced


• Ensure staff continuing medical education


• Participate in the teaching , training of medical officers, interns, registrars clinical officers and other staff in the department


• Ensure proper handling of patients, proper record keeping and detailed examinations, Diagnosis, clerking and management of patient.


• Ensure proper procedure in referring patients


• Be involved and participate in institutional agenda on quality and best practice and any other responsibilities allocated by the Chief Administrator

Requirements for the appointment

For appointment to this grade the officer must:

• Have served at the level of senior medical officer job group ‘N’ for a minimum period of three years in the specialty


• Have a Bachelor degree of medicine and bachelor of surgery (MB:Ch.B) or its equivalent from University of Nairobi or recognised university


• Have a Master’s degree in the area of specialisation General Surgery, orthopaedics.


• Diploma/Fellowship in the area of specialisation orthoplasty/arthroscopy, laparoscopy will be an added advantage.


• Be registered by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board


• Be registered as a consultant by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board


• Have obtained relevant and approved specialisation/qualification in his/her field from recognised university


• Have demonstrated administrative capabilities and an acceptable degree of professional competence


• Have a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and /or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures


• Have knowledge of the use of the modern technology in the area of specialisation


• Have analytical ability to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement proper care plan


• Must possess excellent interpersonal, decision making and problem solving skills


• Ability to handle stressful situations and work under pressure


• Be Team builder and a player


• Exhibit high level of integrity, honesty, leadership transparency and accountability in the performance of duties.


• Must fulfil the provisions of chapter six(6) of the constitution

Medical Specialist [1]

Job Group ‘Q’

(3 posts)

The salary scale attached to this post Kshs 89,748 ×4, 487 – 94,235 × 4, 712 – 98,947 × 4, 9, 47 – 103,894 × 5, 195 – 109,089 × 5, 454 – 114,543 × 5, 727 – 120270 p.m.

• Call allowance – Kshs 30,000


• Extraneous allowance- Kshs 30,000


• Non-practising allowance- Kshs 51,000


• House allowance – Kshs28, 000


• Commuter allowance Kshs 14, 000

Sub- specialities Nephrologist / General Physician with interest in Nephrology (1), Neurosurgeon (1), and Intensivist / General – Physician with interest in critical care (1).

Roles and responsibilities
As a medical specialist will be responsible to the chief administrator in the performance of your duties and responsibilities. 

The specific duties will entails the following:

• Be part of our team of surgeons within the Department of surgery and reporting to the Head of Department and Chief Administrator


• Be involved in clinical management of patients including emergency care and procedures, elective procedures, outpatient clinics and inpatient management as per duty allocation/Roster.


• Provision of health services in various discipline in medicine and in the area of specialisation in a sub-county hospital or Coast Provincial general Hospital.


• Provision of professional guidance and training of doctors, dentists, and health personnel working under him to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health care in the hospital.


• Application of the principles and procedures of the modern medicine in preventing,


• Diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, injury using specialised testing, and diagnostic, medical and psychological techniques.


• Supervision of the implementation of the care and treatment plans by other medical personnel.


• Conducting education and research activities


• Ensure effective work planning, performance management and professional development


• Setting of standards and ensuring they are enforced


• Ensure staff continuing medical education


• Participate in the teaching , training of medical officers, interns, registrars clinical officers and other staff in the department


• Ensure proper handling of patients, proper record keeping and detailed examinations, Diagnosis, clerking and management of patient.


• Ensure proper procedure in referring patients


• Be involved and participate in institutional agenda on quality and best practice and any other responsibilities allocated by the Chief Administrator

Requirements for the appointment

For appointment to this grade the officer must:

• Have served at the level of Assistant Director medical specialist job group ‘P’ for a minimum period of three years in the speciality


• Have a Bachelor degree of medicine and bachelor of surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent for University of Nairobi or recognised university


• Have Master’s degree in the area of specialisation Neurosurgery, Nephrology, critical care medicine.


• Diploma/Fellowship in the area of sub – specialisation. Neurosurgery, nephrology, critical care medicine with master’s degree in general surgery/internal medicine.


• Be registered by the Medical Practitioner’s and Dentists Board.


• Be registered as a consultant by the Medical Practitioner’s and Dentists Board


• Have obtained relevant and approved specialisation/qualification in his/her field from recognised university


• Have demonstrated administrative capabilities and an acceptable degree of professional competence


• Must have a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and /or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures


• Must have knowledge of the use of the modern technology in the area of specialisation


• Must have analytical ability to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement proper care plan


• Must have excellent interpersonal, decision making and problem solving skills


• Ability to handle stressful situations and work under pressure


• Team builder and a team player


• Exhibit high level of integrity, honesty, leadership transparency and accountability in the performance of duties.


• Must fulfil the provisions of chapter six(6) of the constitution

How to Apply

Mandatory documents required for the application

• Application letter clearly stating the position applied for.


• Updated C.V


• Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.


• KRA Compliance certificate


• Helb clearance Certificate


• Good of Conduct Certificate from the Kenya Police department.


• EACC clearance certificate.


• Confirmation of Kenyan citizenship. (National ID / Passport).

Candidates are required to submit their applications in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the position applied for.

The Secretary

County Public Service Board

Betting Control building, 1st floor (next to Mombasa Hospital)

Mobile: 0721425877

P.O Box 80076-80100

Mombasa.

All applications should be received by 5th January 2016.