VACANT POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH SERVICES
The Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications
from interested and qualified persons to fill various positions in the
Department of Health Services [VACANCY LIST NO. 01 of
2019]
DRIVER III (AMBULANCE OPERATOR) – THIRTY (30) Vacancy No. 1/2019/08
Salary Scale: Ksh.14,610 – Ksh.16,250 p.m. Job
Group D
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Qualifications
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- A
valid driving license free from any current endorsements for classes of
vehicles an officer is required to drive;
- Passed
Suitability test for Driver Grade III;
- Attended
a First Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at John
Ambulance, Kenya Red Cross Society or Kenya Institute of Highway and
Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
- A
valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
- Valid
Emergency Medical Technician certificate;
- Driving
experience for more than three (3) years;
- Two
years’ experience as an ambulance operator shall be an added advantage;
- Certificate
in Emergency Vehicle operations; and
- Passed
Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the Ministry of Public Works
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level shall involve;
- Driving
an ambulance as authorized,
- Carrying
out routine checks on the ambulance cooling, oil, electrical and brake
systems, tyre pressure, ;
- Detecting
and reporting malfunctioning of the ambulance systems; maintenance of work
tickets for ambulance assigned;
- Ensuring
security and safety for the ambulance on and off the road;
- Ensuring
safety of the passengers and patients therein;
- Maintaining
cleanliness of the ambulance.
- Maintaining
the ambulance and assigned equipment in the most efficient operating
condition
- Ensuring
timely and safe patient rescue and evacuation
- Assist
doctors or paramedics in patient care during rescue and evacuation
- Proper
incident command while on rescue mission
- Ensure
ambulance is in proper mechanical condition and is well stocked with
commodities by performing daily unit checklist before and after every
shift;
- Perform
any other duties within the scope of this position.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST – FAMILY HEALTH ONE (1)
Vacancy No. 1/2019/07
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.98,500 – Ksh.132,000 p.m. JOB
GROUP ‘Q’
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Qualifications;
- Bachelor
of medicine and bachelor of surgery of (M.B; Ch.B) degree from an
institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Masters
degree and specialization in Family Medicine.
- Certificate
of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Valid
practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized institution, shall be an added advantage.
- Certificate
in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrate
professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work
performance and results
Responsibilities
- Undertaking
general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients,
- Carrying
out specialized clinical care,
- Providing
psycho-social intervention,
- Providing
clinical services to patients,
- Training,
consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities,
- Carrying
out forensic and medico-legal services,
- 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
- Under
taking health research; and
- Analyzing
medical reports
MEDICAL SPECIALIST – NEPHROLOGIST ONE (1) Vacancy
No. 1/2019/06
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.98,500 – Ksh.132,000 p.m. JOB
GROUP ‘Q’
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Qualifications;
- Bachelor
of medicine and bachelor of surgery of (M.B; Ch.B) degree from an
institution recognized by medical practitioners and dentist board.
- Masters
degree in Internal Medicine – Nephrology
- Certificate
of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Valid
practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized institution, shall be an added advantage.
- Certificate
in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrate
professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work
performance and results
Responsibilities
- Undertaking
general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients,
- Carrying
out specialized clinical care,
- Providing
psycho-social intervention,
- Providing
clinical services to patients,
- Training,
consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities,
- Carrying
out forensic and medico- legal services,
- Maintaining
up to date health information systems,
- Monitoring
provision of health treatment and care
- Under
taking health research; and
- Analyzing
medical reports.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST ONCOLOGIST ONE (1) Vacancy No. 1/2019/05
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.98,500 – Ksh.132,000 p.m. JOB
GROUP ‘Q’
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Qualifications;
- Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of (M.B; Ch.B) degree from an
institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Masters
degree and specialization in Oncology;
- Certificate
of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Valid
practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized institution, shall be an added advantage.
- Certificate
in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrate
professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work
performance and results.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking
general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients,
- Carrying
out specialized clinical care,
- Providing
psycho-social intervention,
- Providing
clinical services to patients,
- Training,
consulting and performing surgeries,
- Carrying
out forensic and medico- legal services,
- Maintaining
up to date health information systems,
- Monitoring
provision of health treatment and care
- Under
taking health research; and
- Analyzing
medical reports
MEDICAL SPECIALIST (ENT) EAR, NOSE AND THROAT ONE (1) Vacancy
No. 1/2019/04
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.98,500 – Ksh.132,000 p.m. Job
Group ‘Q’
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of (M.B.;Ch.B) degree from an
institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Master’s
degree and specialization in Ear, Nose and Throat;
- Certificate
of registration by the medical practitioners and Dentist Board
- Valid
practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized institution, shall be an added .
- Certificate
in any computer application skills from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrate
professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work
performance and results.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking
general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients,
- Carrying
out specialized clinical care,
- Providing
psycho-social intervention,
- Providing
clinical services to patients,
- Training,
consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities,
- Carrying
out forensic and medico- legal services,
- Maintaining
up to date health information systems,
- Monitoring
provision of health treatment and care
- Under
taking health research; and
- Analyzing
medical reports
DENTAL OFFICER – TWO (2) POSITIONS Vacancy No. 1/2019/03
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.47,780 – Ksh.63,900 p.m. Job Group
‘M’
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Dental Surgery (DS)degree or other equivalent qualification from an
institution recognized by medical practitioners and Dentist Board
- Successfully
completed one (1) Year internship from a recognized institution
- Certificate
of registration by the Medical practitioners and Dentist Board
practitioners. and
- Certificate
in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
An officer in this level will work under supervision of a senior
and experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
- Providing
dental care including diagnosing common oral conditions,
- Treating,
prescribing and referring carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial
surgery
- Prosthetics,
and conservative dentistry,
- Facilitating
admission, diseases investigation of patients,
- Report
writing and assisting in theatre activities,
- Collecting
information on dental health information system,
- Organizing
discharge summaries and follow up of patients; and
- Acting
as the first on call on duty
PHARMACIST – TWO (2) POSITIONS Vacancy No. 1/2019/02
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.47,780 – Ksh.63,900 p.m. Job Group
‘M’
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm.) from an institution recognized Pharmacy and
Poisons Board.
- Successfully
completed one (1) Year Internship from a recognized institution
- Registration
license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
- Certificate
in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
An officer in this level will work under supervision of a senior
Pharmacist. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
- Screening
prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug
interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing
patients and convenience,
- Preparing
and dispensing medicine according to Good dispensing practices and
counseling patients on use of medicine
- Making
extemporaneous preparations
- Participating
in ward rounds
- Identifying
medicinal gaps and challenges
- Maintaining
a daily activity log book for recording all activities undertaken
- Recommending
over the counter(OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical
conditions and making necessary referrals; and
- Making
entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.
MEDICAL OFFICER – EIGHT (8) POSITIONS – Vacancy No. 1/2019/01
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.47,780 – Ksh.63,900 p.m. (Job
Group ‘M’)
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance)
Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of (M .B.Ch.B) degree from an
institution recognized by Medical practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Successfully
completed one (1) Year Internship from a recognized institution.
- Registration
license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board; and
- Certificate
in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
An officer in this level will work under supervision of a senior
and experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
- Diagnosing,
caring and treating diseases, performing medical and surgical procedures
- Preparing
and responding to emergencies and disasters
- Participating
in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment
- Providing
health education,
- Maintaining
medical records, health information and data
- Counseling
patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement, teaching and coaching
medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns; and
- Preparing
requisite documents for registration.
How to Apply
All applicants MUST fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010, and will be required to attach copies of the
following documents:
- Valid
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations
- Clearance
Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for graduates only)
- Tax
Compliance Certificate from KRA
- Clearance
from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- A
Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau-CRB
All applications should be submitted on or before 8th January,
2020 to;
The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU