Medical Specialists - Physician at County Government of Bomet

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Undertaking general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients;
• Carrying out specialized clinical care; providing clinical services to patients;
• Providing psycho-social interventions;
• Training, consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities;
• Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services;
• Coordinating disease surveillance, prevention, and control; coordinating health education and promotion;
• Implementing health projects and programmes;
• Maintaining up-to-date health information systems; monitoring provision of health treatment and care; and
• Undertaking health research; and analyzing medical reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served as an Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist II for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Master’s degree in the relevant field;
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.