Medical Specialist [1] – Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist at County Government of Tharaka Nithi

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
• Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi
• County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities

• The Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
• Provide facility Leadership and Management for the County Hospitals
• Develop and plan projects and activities geared towards provision of quality Obstetric and Gynecological care and ensure their implementation.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and management.
• Provide guidance on best practices for the facilities.
• Provide OB-GYN consultation for women of all ages requiring specialized care from County Hospitals.
• Lead Sexual Reproductive Health projects within the organization including cervical cancer management, teenage Sexual Reproductive
• Health management and Maternal, Newborn and child health services.
• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures and manuals are up to date and are adhered to.
• Provide timely monthly and quarterly reports to the County Health Management.
• Monitor program performance and inform areas of learning for continuous quality improvement.
• Develop and monitor facility budgets and revenues and provide quarterly financial reports.
• Organize Continuous Medical Education sessions for Medics in all the Centers.
• Available at any time in case of emergencies.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.