Job Description
Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist – Medical Specialist II, Job Group “P” –
Two (2) Posts
Requirements for appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) from an institution 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 Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi
County as they will be assigned from time to time
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized
Duties and responsibilities
The Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist shall 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.