Deputy Director of Medical Services/Senior Medical Specialist (Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Specialized Clinical Care: Provide expert orthopaedic surgical services and consultations to patients.
• Medical Leadership: Oversee medical service delivery and assist in the management of healthcare facilities or departments.
• Policy Development: Assist in developing and implementing medical policies, clinical protocols, and quality standards of care.
• Mentorship: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior medical officers, interns, and other healthcare staff.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all medical practices adhere to national healthcare regulations and professional ethical standards.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside other medical specialists and departments to ensure holistic patient management.
• Record Management: Maintain comprehensive and accurate medical records and participate in regular clinical audits.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Education: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Specialization: Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Professional Registration: Active registration and a valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Identity: A valid National Identity Card.
• Certifications: Academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
• Constitutional Compliance: Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, including valid clearance certificates from:
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)

Additional Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Embu County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Women, Youth, and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.