Tharaka Nithi County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012 outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments”.
The Tharaka Nithi County
Public Service Board wishes to advertise the following thirty-eight (38)
positions externally on various terms of service.
County Director Medical
Services, Job Group “R” – One (1) Post
Qualifications
- Be
a Kenyan Citizen;
- Have
a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a university
recognized in Kenya;
- Masters’
degree in the relevant medical field from a university
- recognized
in Kenya;
- Be
registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists
- Possess
a valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists
Council;
- Have
an experience of at least 10 years
- Have
capacity to undertake multiple tasks within strict timelines;
- Possess
strategic and analytical skills with a deep understanding of the strategic
and operational
- Understands
challenges of the health sector at County and National levels;
Responsibilities
The Overall duties will be:
- To
oversee service delivery all health service areas including and not
limited to: Diagnostic Services, Clinical Services, Nursing Services,
Pharmaceutical Services, Blood Safety, Rehabilitative and Referral
- Provide
leadership in the implementation of a strategic plan which is linked to
the Department of Health and National Health Plans;
- Lead
in the development of Annual Work Plans;
- Supervise
the implementation of the existing quality assurance systems provided to
monitor the quality of service, investigate incidences/complaints in the
hospitals and health facilities
- Lead
in the management of clinical audits, promote issues pertaining to quality
assurance including multidisciplinary audits and quality initiatives;
- Coordinate
the training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
- Monitor
compliance of clinical and rehabilitative quality assurance guidelines;
- Develop
and implement medical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
- Coordinate
emergency response and clinical care; and
- Monitor
and Evaluate activities against quality standards and
- Any
other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years
Renewable Contract.
How to Apply
Each application should be
accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport,
testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be
submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position
applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 31st March, 2023 by 5.00 pm.
Applications should be
addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE
BOARD THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406 KATHWANA
Tharaka Nithi County is an
equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within
the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are
encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing
will lead to disqualification. Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
