Medical Specialist (Anesthesiologist for NMS) Jobs in Kenya
Medical Specialist (Anesthesiologist for NMS) Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary The project seeks to recruit suitable candidates to increase the number of health personnel required to increase staffing levels through screening and disease surveillance at the ports of entry; laboratory testing facilities at the NPHLS, NMS, and selected high risk counties across the country.
Background
The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. Theproposed project aims to assist Kenyan government in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness.
Kenya is experiencing a high disease burden in addition to the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic among other public health emergencies. There is need to recruit additionalsurge staff to man the various strategic centers established within the Nairobi metropolitan, National hospitals, County hospitals, and Ports of Entry that suffer acute staff shortage.
The project seeks to recruit suitable candidates to increase the number of health personnel required to increase staffing levels through screening and disease surveillance at the ports of entry; laboratory testing facilities at the NPHLS, NMS, and selected high risk counties across the country.
Job and Appointment Specifications
For appointment to this grade; a candidate must:
Have served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist.
A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Master’s degree in the disciplines of Anaesthesia;
A certificate of registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
A valid Practicing licence from the Kenya
Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
A certificate in Strategic Leadership Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Demonstrated professional competency and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level shall be responsible to the Deputy Director of Medical Services.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in area of specialization including; Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Public Health or other specialties;
Coordinating medical emergency response and clinical care;
Coordinate training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
Managing health stores including essential medicines and/or plant and equipment;
Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions developing Medical Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
Developing training curricular and syllabi in collaboration with training institutions;
Managing health information system and carrying out health surveys and research;and
Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are required to send their applications and relevant attachments to the Ministry’s Email:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 26th May, 2022 at 10.00 am.
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