Ministry of Health Medical Officers - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Medical Officers - Jobs in Kenya

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. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Medical Officer (1) Post – (Hemovigilance Services)

Terms of Service: 18-Month contract

Station: NBTTS HQ, Nairobi

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.

Have a valid registration and practicing license with the Kenya Medical and Dentists
Practitioners Council.

Have successfully finished one-year internship.

At least 4 years post training work experience

Have knowledge of project coordination

Be computer literate.

Specific Responsibilities

Develop and monitor the implementation of framework, regulations and guidelines for Hemovigilance.

Receive reports, document and investigate adverse events for all blood establishments and transfusing facilities

Develop and monitor the implementation of mechanisms for

security and accountability of Kenya’s blood products, biodata and samples

Develop linkages and collaborations with other departments, agencies, ministries
and governments and private sector on Hemovigilance.

Develop and implement Hemovigilance work plans and operational budgets

Work with the consultant to formulate the National Strategy for blood safety and
availability.

Develop an approach to strengthen infrastructure capacity of KNBTS and liaise with
MOH Transfusing facilities with the blood supply chain

Liaise with the supply chain team to implement a system for public facility minimum
and optimal stocking levels of blood for each level 4, 5 and 6; and the necessary infrastructure requirements to maintain the stocking levels

Implement Hemovigilance surveillance

Support counties to form Hospital Transfusing Committees (HTC)

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Note: The best Medical Officer will be selected based on qualifications and relevant
experience.

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Medical Officers - Jobs in Kenya



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