Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services – General Surgeon Job Machakos CPSB Machakos, Kenya

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Have a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures.
• Have knowledge of the use of modern technology in the area of specialization.
• Have analytical ability to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient and implement a proper care plan.
•  Possess excellent interpersonal, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to handle stressful situations and work under pressure.
•  Be a team builder and a team player.
• Exhibit a high level of integrity, honesty, leadership, transparency and accountability in the performance of duties.
• As a medical specialist, be responsible to the chief administrator in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Be part of a team of surgeons within the Department of Surgery and report to the Head of Department and Chief Officer.
• Be involved in clinical management of patients, including emergency care and procedures, elective procedures, outpatient clinics and inpatient management as per duty  ​ ​        allocation/roster.
• Provide health services in various disciplines in medicine and in the area of specialization.
• Provide professional guidance and training of doctors, dentists and health personnel working under the officer to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health  ​ ​        care in the hospital.
• Apply the principles and procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illness and injury using specialized testing and diagnostic, medical  ​ ​     and psychological techniques.
• Supervise implementation of care and treatment plans by other medical personnel.
• Conduct education and research activities.
• Ensure effective work planning, performance management and professional development.
• Set standards and ensure they are enforced.
• Ensure proper handling of patients, proper record keeping, detailed examinations, diagnosis, clerking and management of patients.
• Ensure proper procedure in referring patients.
• Be involved in and participate in institutional agendas on quality and best practice and any other responsibilities allocated by the Chief Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in the area of specialization – General Surgery.
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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