Health Records & Information
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and experienced officer.
How to Apply
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and experienced officer.
o Receiving and documenting patients at hospital reception
o Registering and booking appointment for patients to clinics and consultants
o Storing and retrieving medical records documents
o Preparing clinics, updating bed beaeau, editing of patient case
records and gathering from different sources.
o Storing and retrieving medical records, balancing daily bed
returns, creating and maintaining master index, updating patient master index
o Directing patients to relevant clinics
o Scheduling of patients to the consultants and specialty clinics
o Assigning codes to disease and surgical procedures in Medicine
o Preparing Health records and reports.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:-
o Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a
recognized institution
o Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized
institution
o Association of Medical Records Officer —Kenya( AMRO-K)
Certificate
Radiographer (5 Posts)
This will be the entry and training
grade for Radiographers Cadre. An Officer at this level will work under the
supervision and guidance of an experienced officer.
Responsibilities
o Providing radiographic services to the patients
o Processing, verifying and maintaining information relating to
patients
o Ordering and maintaining records of radiographic supplies.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:-
o Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) mean grade C
(plain) with C plain in English/Kiswahili/BioIogicaI science or
Physics/Physical Sciences and C- in Mathematics
o Diploma in any of the following: -diagnostic Radiography/
Medical Imaging Science, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic
Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital
Medical Imaging equipment or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Nutrition & Dietetics Tech (4 Posts)
This is the entry and training grade
into this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
o Implementing nutrition programmes
o Providing nutrition services in Health Care facilities
o Conducting nutrition assessments
o Collecting and compiling nutrition data
o Providing nutrition health education and demonstrations
o Counseling of patients with specific nutritional needs
o Monitoring preparation of therapeutic feeding programmes
o Promoting maternal, infant and young children feeding programmes
o Providing micronutrient supplementation
Qualifications
o Diploma in community Nutrition, clinical nutrition or Nutrition
and Dietetics from recognized institution.
o Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized
institution
o Registration by the council of the Institute of nutritionists
and Dietician (CIND)
Medical Social Worker
This will be the entry and training
grade.
o An officer at this level will be a member of Health team
addressing the psychosocial effects as related to patients’ diagnosis,
prognosis and future resettlement and counseling patients especially in cases
associated with pandemic diseases, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy.
Qualifications
o KCSE mean grade C or its equivalent qualification
o Diploma in any of the following social work, sociology,
psychology, anthropology, mental Health or its equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution Personal qualities, core competences,
General Surgeon (4 Posts)
o Be part of team of surgeons within Department of surgery and
reporting to the Head of Department and Chief Officer.
o Be involved in clinical management of patients including
emergency care and procedures, elective procedures, outpatient clinics and
inpatient management as per duty allocation/Roster
o Provision of health services in various discipline in medicine
and in the area of specialization.
o 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.
o Application of the principles and procedures of the modern
medicine in preventing, Diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, injury
using specialized testing, and diagnostic, medical and psychological
techniques.
o Supervision of the implementation of the care and treatment
plans by other medical personnel. Conducting education and research activities
o Ensure effective work planning, performance management and
professional development. Setting of standards and ensuring they are enforced.
o Ensure proper handling of patients, proper record keeping and detailed
examinations,
o Diagnosis, clerking and management of patient. Ensure proper
procedure in referring patients
Qualifications
o Have a Bachelor degree of medicine and bachelor of surgery
(MB:Ch.B) or its equivalent from a recognized university.
o Have a Master’s degree in the area of specialization General
Surgery.
o Be registered by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
o Be registered as a consultant by the Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Board.
o Have obtained relevant and approved specialization/qualification
in his/her field from recognized university.
o Have demonstrated administrative capabilities and an acceptable
degree of professional competence.
o Have a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and /or
surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing
procedures.
o Have knowledge of the use of the modern technology in the area
of specialization.
o Have analytical ability to evaluate and determine health status
of patient and implement proper care plan.
o Must possess excellent interpersonal, decision making and
problem solving skills.
o Ability to handle stressful situations and work under pressure.
o Be Team builder and a player.
o Exhibit high level of integrity, honesty, leadership
transparency and accountability in the performance of duties.
Pathologists
o Undertaking general diagnosis, care, treatment and
rehabilitation of patients
o Carrying out specialized clinic care Providing clinical services
to patients
o Training, consulting and performing surgeries in various health
facilities Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services
o Coordinating disease 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
o Analyzing medical reports
Qualifications
o Served as a Medical specialist-Pathology for a period of three
(3) years
o Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree
from an institution recognized by Medical practitioner and Dentist Board
o Master’s degree in Psychiatry, Orthopedic Surgery, Pathology or
Radiology. Certificate of registration by the Medical practitioners and Dentist
Board Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.
o Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability
as reflected in work performance and results.
Cytotechnologist
o Participates with the Cytotechnologist in the preparation,
examination and preliminary diagnosis of all cytologic specimens including
bedside assistance at fine needle aspirations
o Assists the Cytotechnologist on difficult cases and resolves day
to day technical problems.
o Researches, develops, verifies and evaluates new or modified
procedures, techniques and equipment.
o Schedules and records preventive maintenance for all
instruments.
o Make concentrated solutions of body secretions and to prepare
slides with skill and accuracy. Make accurate observations and records of test
results.
o Perform research studies.
o Write well organized and effective reports. Organize and
maintain accurate records.
o Direct the work of other staff
Qualifications
o Possession of a valid License as a Cytotechnologist
o Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in a
laboratory performing cytologic tests and analysis.
o Registered by KMLTTB.
o Have valid practicing license.
o Certificate in computer applications from recognized institution
Knowledge of Cytological terminology, methods and procedures
o Techniques, methods and procedures used in the preparation and
microscopic screening of slides of cytologic materials
o The use and care of cytology instruments, equipment and supplies
Accepted practices of standard records maintenance
ENT Surgeon
o The successful candidate will be expected to provide expert
otorhinolaryngology services in the hospital for both inpatients and
outpatients.
o Should be a team player with excellent communications skills and
should participate in the day to day activities of the hospital in
collaboration with other healthcare workers and the hospital management.
o Will set up specialty ENT clinics within the hospital and in the
outreach centers.
o Will be expected to actively participate in CPD activities
including teaching of interns and Medical Officers.
Qualifications
o Master’s degree in Otorhinolaryngology I ENT from a recognized
university Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Board
o Registered, licensed and retained by the Kenya Medical
Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board. At least three years post graduate working
experience.
Clinical Cytologist
o Will be in charge of analyzing and identifying cancer cells
particularly in the field of cervical cancer, as well as training trainers on
how to carry out cervical cancer tests such as Pap test and HPV testing.
o Provide analysis in identifying abnormal or cancer cells in
human body
o Train trainers on how to use cervical cancer tests including Pap
test and HPV testing
o Demonstrate the usage of microtomes to prepare slides of body
cells from thin slices of tissue and observe and examine using a microscope
o Study cell division into new formation of different cells from
their tissue of origin and determine physicaland chemical factors that are
involved in the cell growth
o Provide analysis in gathering cellular data and endorsing this
report to determine the best action to take for the curing of the cancer cells
o Carry out constant research to be up to date within the field
and find out any new development of unknown cellular abnormalities
Qualifications
o Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology
o Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position
and be familiar with viral infections
o Registered by KMLTTB.
o Have valid practicing license.
o Certificate in computer applications from recognized institution
Must have experience in Training trainers on cervical cancer testing.
Additional Requirements
All applicants are expected to
attach copies of the following additional documents
o Tax compliance certificate from KRA
o Clearance certificate from HELB
o Clearance certificate from the Ethics and anti- corruption
commission (EACC)
o Certificate of Good Conduct (DCC)
o Credit Reference Bureau clearance (CRB)
How to Apply
Applicants
should go to the following online link to apply:-
Candidates
should scan and attach copies of their academic and professional certificates
in the online job
Application
portal on or before Wednesday 24th
April, 2019. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Note:
The shortlisted
candidates will be required to:
Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter (6) six of the Constitution.
Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
Articles (10) and 232 of the Constitution Kenya,
Machakos County
Government is an equal opportunity employer, Women, persons with Disabilities
and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.