Job vacancies at Turkana County Public Service Board

Turkana County Public Service Board invites applications from competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:

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REF: TUR/CPSB/014/2022/2023: MEDICAL OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘M’, TEN (10) POSTS.

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

–  Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or Equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya;  Must have successfully completed one-year internship;  Registered and with current practice licenses as issued by the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board(KMP&DB);  Experienced in basic surgical procedures;  In depth understanding of management of common medical conditions;  Must have good interpersonal and Communication skills. Duties and

Responsibilities:

–  Management of patients in the outpatient, accident and emergency department and in patient wards using current guidelines and protocols;  Responsible for daily clinical assessments and prescriptions of treatment to all patients attending the hospital;  With support from the relevant Specialist, ensures running of scheduled Medical, Obstetrical& Gynaecologic, Paediatric and Surgical clinics in the hospital;  Giving relevant Health education information including explanation of tests and management options and procedures to patients;  Carry out lifesaving emergency and elective surgical procedures in the hospital;  Identification, co-ordination of referral of medical and surgical patients for further management and related support;  Support in the preparedness and response to Surgical and medical emergencies, including support to outbreak emergency response in the county as may be necessary.  Co-coordinating and ensuring medical teams in the department posted to; receive regular updated and timely continuous medical updates;  Undertake medical examinations to certify physical fitness of clients;

VACANCIES REF: TUR/CPSB/014/2022/2023: MEDICAL OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘M’, TEN (10) POSTS.

 Ensure proper documentation of treatments and other relevant management interventions undertaken on patients in your department;  Ensuring junior doctors, Registered Clinical Officers, other health cadres are well supervised. This includes teaching and adequate supervision of interns and medical / nursing students in your department;  In the performance of your duty, undertake continuous professional development and keep abreast of developments in area of training;  Advise the hospital management and hospital board on medical/clinical requirements and support on quality improvement interventions in the hospital;  Perform any other duties as may be delegated by head of your team;  Participate in related community health units support activities and programmes as may be necessary from time to time Terms of Service :( Contract.)

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

–  Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Master’s degree in Paediatric and child health from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya(KMPDB);  Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;  Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

–  Attend to and provide medical management services for acute Paediatric cases and emergencies, chronic Paediatric cases, referrals in the inpatient and outpatient centers  Provide health care related to relevant medical Specialty to patients including; prevention, diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation;  Ensure implementation of validated clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to area of specialty in order to minimize clinical risks and extend best clinical practices;  In collaboration with other medical colleagues, carry out research and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve results and to always share knowledge among medical staff;  Ensure all clients related documentary during provision of services is updated in a timely manner as per the hospital policies.  Coaching, mentorship, teaching and supervision of Medical Doctors and other health workers in your area of work and on relevant required expertise;  Support trainings and reverse referrals to the link and peripheral feeder health facilities.

REF: TUR/CPSB/015/2022/2023: MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PAEDIATRIC) JOB GROUP ‘R’, ONE (1) POST.

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

–  Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Master’s degree in intensive care and emergency from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;  Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).  Must have at least one year of working experience in intensive care unit.  Must have good interpersonal and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

–  Provide care to critically ill patients in the intensive care units as well as supervise critical care staff.  Evaluate patients who may require critical care from the Emergency department or other inpatient units including consultancy for emergencies in other critical care units;  Team leader in the Emergency responses team and supervises medical house staff in medical codes and rapid response teams;  Ensure continuous medical cover for all patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and liaising with other medical specialist as required;  Ensuring plans are acted upon and specific diagnostic tests carried out diligently;  Train all staff in ICU management, maintain infection control practices and airway management;  Coordinate communication with patient’s relatives and referring hospitals;  Respectfully collaborate with a diverse set of team members. Terms of Service :( Contract.)

REF: TUR/CPSB/016/2022/2023: MEDICAL SPECIALIST (INTENSIVE CARE) JOB GROUP ‘R’, ONE (1) POST.

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

–  Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Master’s degree in General Surgery from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;  Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).

Duties and Responsibilities:

–  Examine patients and making diagnoses to determine the need for surgery;  Reviewing patients medical history and planning the best procedure for treatment;  Evaluating and advising patient on the risk involved with having surgery;  Performing surgical procedures to prevent or correct injuries, diseases, deformities and patients functions while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols;  Following established surgical technics during surgery;  Prescribing preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures;  Ensuring sterility in the operating room and all equipment and instruments;  Directing and coordinating activities of hospital staff for proper patients care;  Overseeing all treatments prior to and post-surgery and identifying associated risks;  Planning and executing disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs;  Coordinating follow-up meetings with patients and monitoring their health conditions after surgery or treatments;  Conducting research to develop and test surgical techniques in order to improve procedures and surgery; Terms of Service :( Contract.)

REF: TUR/CPSB/017/2022/2023: MEDICAL SPECIALIST (GENERAL SURGEON) JOB GROUP ‘R’, ONE (1) POST.

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

–  Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Master’s degree in Medicine /Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;  Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).

Duties and Responsibilities:

–  Reviewing patients medical history and planning the best procedure for treatment;  Undertaking “First-on-call duties including clerking investigation and managing patients  Conducting weekly clinics and theatre days  Managing health facilities at various tiers in communities.  Responding to intern call, trainings, supervising and mentoring medical officers(intern) and other students  Performing emergency surgeries, undertaking medical examinations and preparing medical Board proceedings  Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment  Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the customer and service provider  Conducting disease surveillance. prevention and control;  Carrying out health education and promotion and preparing medical reports. Terms of Service :( Contract.)

REF: TUR/CPSB/018/2022/2023: MEDICAL PHYSICIAN (INTERNAL MEDICINE) JOB GROUP ‘R’, ONE (1)

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

–  Holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or Equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Master’s degree in Medicine /Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Certificate of Registration as medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya;  Specialist recognition certificate from KMP&DB;  Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya (KMPDB).

Duties and Responsibilities:

POST. REF: TUR/CPSB/019/2022/2023: KENYA REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE JOB GROUP ‘H’, FOUR (4) POSTS.

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

–  Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from recognized institution;  Registered Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;  Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and  Certificate in computer application skills from recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

–  Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patients outcome;  Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;  Referring patients and clients appropriately;  Facilitating patients admission and initiating discharging plans;  Maintaining records on patients/clients health conditions and care;  Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and  Collecting and compiling data. Terms of Service :( Permanent and Pensionable)

HOW TO APPLY

Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to: The Secretary, Turkana County Public Service Board, P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500. OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Monday, 23rd January, 2023 by 5.00pm. (East African Time). Important information to all candidates;  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted  Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.