Government Jobs in Kenya - Kilifi County

County Government of Kilifi
 
County Public Service Board
 
The Kilifi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per SECTIONS 45,50,51,58, and 63 of the County Government Act of 2012.


Clinical Officer (Anaesthetist) 

JG “H,J,K,L”
6 Posts
 
The officer will work under the guidance of Anesthesiologists.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
Specific duties will include the following among others.
·                     Giving Anesthetist to patients due to undergo surgery in a theater
·                     Attending to Emergency cases in the High dependent and intensive care units.
·                     Attending to resuscitation of critical emergency cases
·                     Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
·                     Be a Kenyan citizen
·                     Be a holder a Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) mean grade C- and above
·                     Be a holder of a Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery and a higher diploma in Anaesthesia from a recognized medical training college
·                     Have a valid registration with the Clinical Officer’s Council
·                     Have valid registration license
·                     Have a minimum of 1 year’s post graduate experience
·                     Computer Literate
·                     Must have served at least three years in the grade of clinical officer III
·                     Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010
Terms: permanent

Medical Superintendents 
JG P,Q
2 Posts

Position Summary: To ensure effective and efficient provision of administrative support services in the county and Subcounty hospitals and primary care facilities. The Medical Superintendents will work under the guidance of the County Director of Health
 
Job Functions and Standards



·                     Ensure good corporate governance in the hospital
·                     Ensure protection, development and maintenance of hospital facilities
·                     Use of Information, Communication and Technology to enhance service delivery
·                     Provide guidance in the development and implementation of strategic plans and Annual Work Plans, aligned to Vision 2030 and Health Sector Strategic Plans and Policies
·                     Provide guidance in the development of departmental and individual staff work plans aligned to the Hospital Strategic Plans
·                     Ensure effective human resource management and development
·                     Provide direction, guidance and counsel in ensuring achievement of Performance Contracts targets
·                     Ensure period performance appraisals by all staff are conducted and documented
·                     Ensure effective financial management in accordance with Government financial and accounting procedures
·                     Facilitate the sustainability of hospital operations development of Public Private Partnerships, collaboration with development partners, research and health/learning institutions
·                     Ensure safety and security within the hospital premises in accordance with the Public Health and Occupational Safety and other guidelines
·                     Ensures that employees are made aware of potential hazards in the work place and how to deal with them in a safe and efficient manner.
·                     Ensures that a proper fire safety and disaster management plan are in place
·                     Ensure relevant surveys including but to limited to customer satisfaction surveys, staff satisfaction and work climate satisfaction surveys are conducted annually and findings/recommendations implemented
·                     Develop and implement strategies to ensure staff comply to the MOMS /MOPH quality assurance guidelines; and to monitor service quality and for investigating incidents, and complaints in the hospital
·                     Support the management of clinical audit, promoting and participating in quality assurance issues including multidisciplinary audit and quality initiatives.
·                     Continuously monitor activities against quality standards, anticipating factors that may adversely affect quality of services and undertake corrective measures.
·                     Undertake any other duties as directed by supervisor
Required Competencies
·                     Be a Kenyan Citizen
·                     Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or equivalent from a recognized University
·                     Masters in a specialized domain e.g. MPH, Hospital Management, will be an added advantage
·                     Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
·                     Have a valid registration license
·                     Have 3 years relevant working experience
·                     Satisfy chapter six of the constitution
·                     Computer literate
Terms: Permanent

Community Oral Health Officer
1 Post  

Position Summary: To promote oral health services in schools and communities.
 
Essential Job Functions and Standards
·                     Conduct awareness campaigns in schools, communities including amongst women groups and in maternal child health clinics
·                     On a regular basis, conduct mass dental checkups
·                     Conduct basic community oral health status surveys
·                     Conduct chemical tests and analysis on water samples to determine fluoride content
·                     Diagnose and treat common dental conditions
·                     Induct, supervise, train interns in the department
·                     Undertake research, provide support to hospital staff and external researchers undertaking research
·                     Participate in the development of departmental work plan and budget based on the hospital strategic plan
·                     Prepare individual annual work plans, and in consultation with your supervisor, periodically participate in appraisal discussions.
·                     Participate in departmental meetings and in committees related to Social Work
·                     Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly reports
·                     Undertake any other duties as directed by your supervisor
Requirements for Appointment
·                     Diploma in Community Oral Health
·                     Two years relevant working experience
·                     Registration with the relevant body
·                     Strong communication and interpersonal skills
·                     Computer Literate
·                     Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010

Radiographer 
JG “H”
3 Posts
 
The Radiographer will work under the guidance of senior officer
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
Specific duties will among others include:
·                     Provision of radiographic services to patients
·                     Processing, verifying and maintaining information relating to patients
·                     Ordering and maintaining records of radiographic supplies requirements
·                     Supervise staff; and performing administrative duties
·                     Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
·                     Be a Kenya citizen
·                     Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology from a recognized institution.
·                     Computer literate
·                     A minimum of two years working experience
·                     Registered with a professional body
·                     Additional training in medical imaging services, ultra sound, computerized tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Mammography, Digital Medical Imaging will be an added advantage
·                     Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010
How to Apply
 
All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials. 

Applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the left side the position/specific area you are applying for to reach on or before 18th August, 2014 and addressed to:

The Secretary
Kilifi County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 491 – 80108
Kilifi Kenya

or be hand delivered at Kilifi County Public Service Board Office, Deputy Governors Office, Kilifi on or before 18th August, 2014

Note

·                     The - Youth, women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply;
·                     Only short listed candidates will be contacted; and

·                     The Kilifi County Government is an equal opportunity employer; any candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.