Job Description
Medical Specialist I – General Surgeon, Job Group ‘Q” – One (1) Post
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 Surgery from a
University recognized in Kenya;
• Registered as a Medical Specialist by Medical Practitioners
and Dentist Council;
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.
Duties and responsibilities:
The General Surgeon shall be responsible to the employer and the
supervisor for the following:
• Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in
preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illnesses,
diseases and injuries;
• Provide Surgical services;
• Operate surgical clinics;
• Supervise the implementation of care and treatment plans by
othermedical personnel;
• Conduct medical education and research activities in clinical
areaof work;
• Participate in the development of procedures for the
department;
• Make decisions regarding work processes based on
established guidelines;
• Prioritize and organize work to meet changing conditions and any
other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned from time
to time;
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable