Requirements for appointment:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) from a University
recognized in Kenya;
- A Master’s Degree in the field of
Ophthalmology from a University recognized in Kenya;
- Registered as a Medical/Specialist
by Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council;
- Have a Valid Practicing License;
- Be of acceptable moral and
professional standing;
- Willing to undertake duties in
person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from
time to time.
Duties and responsibilities
- The Ophthalmologist shall be responsible
to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
- Performing clinical patient
management in Ophthalmology;
- Co-ordinating training, coaching
and mentoring of health personnel in Ophthalmology;
- Supervising and mentoring other
junior ophthalmologists;
- Developing intervention activities
or programs for the management of diseases and conditions affecting the
eyes;
- Developing Medical Standards
Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
- Co-ordinating emergency response
and clinical care in Ophthalmology.
- Coordinating health projects and
programmes;
- Managing health information
systems;
- Carrying out health surveys and
research; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned
by the supervisor.
How To Apply
Integrity Clearance
Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies:
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(DCI)
- For those with higher education
certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of
qualifications from the Commission of University Education.
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
6th
May, 2024 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.
