Vihiga County Anesthetist and General Surgeon Jobs

Vihiga County GovernmentOffice of the County Public Service Board
The County Government of Vihiga wishes to recruit competent and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions as provided under Section 59 and 66 of the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012.
Specialized Clinical Officer - (Job Group K) in the following area.
1. Anesthetist
2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities

Offer curative services in a health facility

Work in flexible shifts

Strong commitment to in-patients and out-patients

Respond to emergency calls

Answerable and accountable to the Medical Superintendent, Vihiga County

Referral Hospital.

Any other relevant duty as assignedRequirements for Appointment;

Must have a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution in Kenya.

Has a valid Registration with the Clinical Officers Council.

Valid Practicing License.

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya .2. General Surgeon
Job Group P
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities

Offer General Surgical services at Vihiga County Referral Hospital

Conduct daily surgical ward rounds

Conduct Surgical Outpatient Clinics

Review cases that require consultant attention as they arise

Supervise Interns and Medical students rotating in General Surgery Department

Perform Cold Surgical cases

Perform Emergency Surgical cases

Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health DepartmentQualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBchB) and Masters of Medicine in General Surgery (MMed) from a recognized University.

3 years’ experience in Surgery from a busy County Hospital or its equivalent.

Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Must have a Valid Practicing License.

Training in Trauma Surgery will be an added advantage.

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.Please Note:
a) Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
b) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
c) For a candidate to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution, one MUST have the following clearance certificates:
1. A certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
2. A clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Clearance from any Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
How to Apply
All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials.
They should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the left side the position you are applying for to reach on or before 30th December 2014 and addressed to:
The Secretary/C.E.O,
Vihiga County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 344-50300,
Maragoli.
Or through the Board email cpsbvihiga@yahoo.com.
Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.