Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Medical Specialists at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

No of Positions: 3

(Family Medicine – 1; General Surgery – 1; Obsterics and Gynaecology – 1) – V/NO.9/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • A Masters degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Family Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatrics and Child Health, or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
  • A Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
  • A Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

  • Performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in areas of specialization;
  • Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
  • Managing health stores including essential medicines and/or plant and equipment;
  • Managing larger facilities /hospitals;
  • Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions;
  • Developing medical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
  • Coordinating emergency response and clinical care;
  • Coordinating health projects and programmes; managing health information systems;
  • Carrying out health surveys and research; and monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services.

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