Turkana County Public Service Board invites applications from competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:
REF:
TUR/CPSB/014/2022/2023: MEDICAL OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘M’, TEN (10) POSTS.
Qualifications
- Holder
of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or Equivalent from
an institution recognized in Kenya;
- Must
have successfully completed one-year internship;
- Registered
and with current practice licenses as issued by the Medical Practitioners’
and Dentists Board(KMP&DB);
- Experienced
in basic surgical procedures;
- In
depth understanding of management of common medical conditions;
- Must
have good interpersonal and Communication
Duties and Responsibilities: –
- Management
of patients in the outpatient, accident and emergency department and in
patient wards using current guidelines and protocols;
- Responsible
for daily clinical assessments and prescriptions of treatment to all
patients attending the hospital;
- With
support from the relevant Specialist, ensures running of scheduled
Medical, Obstetrical& Gynaecologic, Pediatric and Surgical clinics in
the hospital;
- Giving
relevant Health education information including explanation of tests and
management options and procedures to patients;
- Carry
out lifesaving emergency and elective surgical procedures in the hospital;
- Identification,
co-ordination of referral of medical and surgical patients for further
management and related support;
- Support
in the preparedness and response to Surgical and medical emergencies,
including support to outbreak emergency response in the county as may be
necessary.
- Co-coordinating
and ensuring medical teams in the department posted to; receive regular
updated and timely continuous medical updates;
- Undertake
medical examinations to certify physical fitness of clients;
- Ensure
proper documentation of treatments and other relevant management
interventions undertaken on patients in your department;
- Ensuring
junior doctors, Registered Clinical Officers, other health cadres are well
This includes teaching and adequate supervision of interns and medical /
nursing students in your department;
- In
the performance of your duty, undertake continuous professional
development and keep abreast of developments in area of training;
- Advise
the hospital management and hospital board on medical/clinical
requirements and support on quality improvement interventions in the
hospital;
- Perform
any other duties as may be delegated by head of your team;
- Participate
in related community health units support activities and programmes as may
be necessary from time to time
Terms of Service
How to Apply
Written applications,
CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be
submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position
being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public
Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, –
30500.
OR delivered by hand at
the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board
Offices located along Nawoitorong road Opposite Lodwar
Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or
before Monday, 23rd January, 2023 by 5.00pm. (East
African Time).
Important information to
all candidates;
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any
form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
N/B Youth, Women and
Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.