Medical Specialist I – General Surgeon

The County Government of Kitui is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional for the position of Medical Specialist I – General Surgeon. This is a permanent and pensionable role responsible for specialized surgical care, diagnosis, treatment, and medical leadership within the county health facilities.

Salary Scale and Terms of Service

• Salary Scale: Ksh. 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 x 6,070 – 130,700 x 6,370 – 137,070 p.m.
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

As Medical Specialist I (General Surgeon), you will be responsible for:

1. Undertaking general diagnosis, care treatment, and rehabilitation of patients.
2. Carrying out specialized clinical care.
3. Providing psycho-social interventions.
4. Providing clinical services to patients.
5. Training, consulting, and performing surgeries in various health facilities.
6. Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services.
7. Coordinating disease surveillance, prevention, and control.
8. Coordinating health education and promotion.
9. Implementing health projects and programmes.
10. Maintaining up-to-date health information systems.
11. Monitoring provision of health treatment and care.
12. Undertaking health research.
13. Analyzing medical reports.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Served as Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist II for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Hold a Master’s degree in General Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. Acceptable Master's fields also include: Medicine, Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat (Otorhinolaryngology), Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and Child Health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health Systems Management, Health Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health Policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases, or Biostatistics.
• Possess a Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Possess a Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Hold a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Possess a Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.