Consultant Obstetrician &
Gynecologist
JG
‘R’
(Contract)
(Contract)
Responsibilities
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Provide health care related to
gynaecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and
treatment.
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Ensure the implementation of
validated clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to
gynaecology and obstetrics in order to minimize clinical risk and to extend
best reproductive practices.
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In collaboration with other medical
colleagues, carry out the collection of quantitative gynaecological data and
ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynaecological
results and to share knowledge among other field specialists.
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Supervise the maintenance and running
of the gynaecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when
required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock level are
permanently updated and available. This will be done in cooperation with the
pharmacist and logistic staff, the management.
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board
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Master’s degree in the areas of
specialization (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) from an institution recognized by
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
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Certificate of Registration by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. Valid practicing license from Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board; Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution
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Be registered as a consultant by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognised institution.
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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
General Surgeon
JG
‘R’
(Contract)
(Contract)
Vihiga
County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of
the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions
of the Board.
Pursuant
to Constitutional and Legal provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board
invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions in the
Departments of Public Health and Medical Services
Responsibilities
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Be part of team of surgeons within
Department of surgery and reporting to the Head of Department and Chief
Officer.
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Be involved in clinical management of
patients including emergency care and procedures, elective procedures,
outpatient clinics and inpatient management as per duty allocation/Roster
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Provision of health services in
various disciplines in medicine and in the area of specialization.
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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.
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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.
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Supervision of the implementation of
the care and treatment plans by other medical personnel.
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Conducting education and research
activities
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Ensure effective work planning,
performance management and professional development.
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Setting of standards and ensuring
they are enforced.
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Ensure proper handling of patients,
proper record keeping and detailed examinations,
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Diagnosis, clerking and management of
patient. Ensure proper procedure in referring patients
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen
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Served at the grade of Assistant
Director of Medical Services for at least 3 years or equivalent position in the
private sector for 5 years.
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A Bachelor of medicine and Surgery
(M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a university recognized in Kenya.
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Masters of medicine-MMed Surgery from
a recognised institution
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Registered with the Kenya Medical and
Dentist Board.
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Must poses a valid practicing from
Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
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Demonstrate a good understanding of
the County Government mandate, health policies as well as vision 2030.
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Should be proficient in computer
skills.
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Have capacity to multitask within
strict timelines.
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Demonstrate professional competence
and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Radiologists
Job
Group “L”
Responsibilities
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Assisting in the implementation and
coordination of radiography policies and programs and ensuring maintenance of
radiography standards and ethics.
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Coordinating, supervising and
regulation of medical imaging activities; monitoring and evaluating quality
control/ quality assurance programs.
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Ensuring maintenance of radiation
safety standards.
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Initiating and coordinating
maintenance of medical imaging equipment’s and accessories.
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Ensuring radiation safety to patients
and staff and assisting in deploying, supervising, guiding and praising medical
imaging personnel.
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen;
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Bachelors of Science degree in any of
the following fields: Radiography Sciences, Radiography Technology or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
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Master’s degree in the following
fields: Radiation Technology, Management from a recognized Institution.
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Be registered by the Medical Practitioners
and Dentists Board
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Be registered as a consultant by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Community Health Assistant
Job
Group ‘G’
(5 posts)
(5 posts)
Responsibilities
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This will be the entry and training
grade for this cadre.
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Visiting homes to determine health
situations and dialogue with household members; identifying and sensitizing
communities on health interventions;
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Identifying common ailments and minor
injuries at community level;
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Collecting health data at household
level for analysis;
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Distribution of Information Education
Communication materials, mosquito nets and other commodities to households;
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Identifying defaulters of health
interventions and other health cases and referring them to health facilities;
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Maintaining and updating health data
using health registers.
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen
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Certificate in any of the following
disciplines: Community Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or Community
Development from a recognized institution; and
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Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution
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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Assistant Community Health Officer
Job
Group ‘G’
(5 positions)
(5 positions)
Responsibilities
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Collecting health related data at
household level for analysis;
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Maintaining and updating community
health unit registers and keeping records;
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Identifying common ailments and minor
injuries at community level;
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Identifying and referring health
cases to appropriate health facilities;
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Visiting homes to determine the
health situation and dialogue with household members;
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Identifying and sensitizing
communities on health interventions;
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Monitoring growth of children under
the age of five years;
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Identifying defaulters of health
interventions and referring them to the appropriate health facilities; managing
community health resource centres;
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And convening and coordinating
monthly community meetings and action days.
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen
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Diploma in any of the following
disciplines: Community Health Nursing, Community Health, Community Oral Health,
Psychology, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Counseling, Social Work, Community
Development or Health Promotion and Education from a recognized institution;
and
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Certificate in Computer Applications
Skills from a recognized institution.
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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Dentist
Job
Group ‘M’
(2 positions)
(2 positions)
Responsibilities
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Provide dental care;
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Diagnosing common oral conditions,
treating, prescribing and referring
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Caring out minor oral and
maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics, and conservative dentistry;
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Facilitating admission, disease
investigations of patients, report writing and assisting in theater activities;
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Collecting information on dental
health information system; organizing discharge summaries and fellow-up of
patients and acting as the first on call on duty.
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen.
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Must have bachelor of Dental Surgery
from a recognised institution.
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Successfully complted one year
internship from a recognised institution.
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Must poses a valid practicing licence
from Medical Practitioners and dentist board.
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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognised institution.
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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Radiographer
Job
Group ‘H’
(3 Positions)
(3 Positions)
Responsibilities
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An officer at this level will work
under the supervision and guidance of an experienced officer.
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Providing radiographic services to
the patients;
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Processing, verifying and maintaining
information relating to patients;
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Ordering and maintaining records of
radiographic and photographic supplies.
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen;
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) mean grade C (plain) with grade C (plain) in
English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences or Physics/Physical Sciences and
C- in Mathematics;
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Diploma in any of the following:
Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, Ultrasound, Computerized
Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine,
Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical imaging equipment or its equivalent from
a recognized Institution.
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Must be registered with the Society
of Radiographers in Kenya.
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Must have a valid Practicing License
from the Radiation Protection Board.
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Experience in a hospital/diagnostic
busy environment.
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Must be able to perform X-Ray and all
Ultrasound examinations.
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Ability to operate CT Scan/MRI added
advantage
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Computer proficiency and ability to
determine correct procedures and perform a variety of clinical imaging.
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Display excellent communication
(written and verbal) and time management skills
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Be able to maintain accurate patient
records.
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Team player
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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
How to Apply
The
applicants should download the “revised application for Employment form
“VCPSB/APP.01A-2018” on the official County Website, complete it and submit to
the undersigned on or before Friday 17th May, 2019 at 5pm.
THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
P.O. BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI
Please Note
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Do not attach your ID card ,
Academic, Professional or any other documents to the application form
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County Government of Vihiga is an
equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities,
Youth and Women to apply.
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County Public Service Board does not
charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because
Our services are absolutely free
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Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification
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Only shortlisted candidates will be
invited for interview.
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Those with certificates from foreign
institutions must have them certified by the relevant authority
