Monday, 7 July 2014

Medical Officer of Health - County Government of Kakamega

County Government of Kakamega Advertisement of Vacancies


Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:

Medical Officer of Health Job Group ‘M’ 10 Posts


Will be answerable to the Senior Medical Officers in their respective departments or the Medical Superintendent of a Level 4 Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure daily ward rounds
  • Ensure twice weekly special clinics are done in respective departments
  • Theatre operations are done in respective departments
  • Day to day running of the Clinical Departments
  • Training and supervision of MO Interns and CO Interns
  • Conduct departmental and Hospital Continuous Medical Education
  • Conduct morbidity and mortality meetings
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in MBchB from a recognized University
  • Must be registered with KMP&DB and have worked for a minimum of 1 year
  • Have a valid annual retention certificate in the Register of Doctors, 2014
  • Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the county government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission, as well as vision 2030
  • Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as espoused in the constitution of Kenya 2010 article 10 and 232
  • Be a team player
Terms: Permanent

How to Apply:

All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents. 

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope. 

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.

Applications should be submitted to:

Chief Executive Officer/Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 458 -50100
Kakamega

NB:
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor; All applications should reach this office on or before 21st July, 2014; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;

The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer, values inclusion and seeks to have diverse workforce; and Please note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.