Medical Specialist (Intensive Care) Job in Kenya

Turkana County Public Service Board invites applications from competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:

REF: TUR/CPSB/016/2022/2023: MEDICAL SPECIALIST (INTENSIVE CARE) JOB GROUP ‘R’, ONE (1) POST.

Qualifications

  • Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
  • Master’s degree in intensive care and emergency from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
  • Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;
  • Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;
  • Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).

  • Must have at least one year of working experience in intensive care
  • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Provide care to critically ill patients in the intensive care units as well as supervise critical care
  • Evaluate patients who may require critical care from the Emergency department or other inpatient units including consultancy for emergencies in other critical care units;
  • Team leader in the Emergency responses team and supervises medical house staff in medical codes and rapid response teams;
  • Ensure continuous medical cover for all patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and liaising with other medical specialist as required;
  • Ensuring plans are acted upon and specific diagnostic tests carried out diligently;
  • Train all staff in ICU management, maintain infection control practices and airway management;
  • Coordinate communication with patient’s relatives and referring hospitals;
  • Respectfully collaborate with a diverse set of team

Terms of Service   Contract.)

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.