Senior Medical Specialist at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Medical Specialist II, Job Group ‘P’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors of Science degree in Medicine and Surgery from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health or relevant and equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) been registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;

(v) a certificate in specialized discipline on Occupational Safety and Health lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

(vi) been a current member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association;

(vii) attended Strategic Leadership Course in a recognized institution; and

(viii) demonstrated professional competence and administrative capabilities in enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act.

Responsibilities:      
Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

(i) implementing the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Work Injury Benefits Act, subsidiary legislations and codes of practice;

(ii) developing and maintaining effective programmes for promotion of occupational health services;

(iii) coordinating occupational health services;

(iv) coordinating Work Injury Evaluation for the purpose of compensation;

(v) coordinating training and research in the areas of occupational health; and

(vi) collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating information on occupational health; and

(vii) initiating ratification of international standards on occupational health