Kilifi County Medical Superintendents Job in Kenya

County Government of Kilifi
 

County Public Service Board
 

The Kilifi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per SECTIONS 45,50,51,58, and 63 of the County Government Act of 2012.

Medical Superintendents 

JG P,Q
2 Posts

Position Summary: To ensure effective and efficient provision of administrative support services in the county and Subcounty hospitals and primary care facilities. The Medical Superintendents will work under the guidance of the County Director of Health
 

Job Functions and Standards

• Ensure good corporate governance in the hospital
• Ensure protection, development and maintenance of hospital facilities
• Use of Information, Communication and Technology to enhance service delivery
• Provide guidance in the development and implementation of strategic plans and Annual Work Plans, aligned to Vision 2030 and Health Sector Strategic Plans and Policies
• Provide guidance in the development of departmental and individual staff work plans aligned to the Hospital Strategic Plans
• Ensure effective human resource management and development
• Provide direction, guidance and counsel in ensuring achievement of Performance Contracts targets
• Ensure period performance appraisals by all staff are conducted and documented
• Ensure effective financial management in accordance with Government financial and accounting procedures
• Facilitate the sustainability of hospital operations development of Public Private Partnerships, collaboration with development partners, research and health/learning institutions
• Ensure safety and security within the hospital premises in accordance with the Public Health and Occupational Safety and other guidelines
• Ensures that employees are made aware of potential hazards in the work place and how to deal with them in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensures that a proper fire safety and disaster management plan are in place
• Ensure relevant surveys including but to limited to customer satisfaction surveys, staff satisfaction and work climate satisfaction surveys are conducted annually and findings/recommendations implemented
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure staff comply to the MOMS /MOPH quality assurance guidelines; and to monitor service quality and for investigating incidents, and complaints in the hospital
• Support the management of clinical audit, promoting and participating in quality assurance issues including multidisciplinary audit and quality initiatives.
• Continuously monitor activities against quality standards, anticipating factors that may adversely affect quality of services and undertake corrective measures.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by supervisor

Required Competencies

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or equivalent from a recognized University
• Masters in a specialized domain e.g. MPH, Hospital Management, will be an added advantage
• Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Have a valid registration license
• Have 3 years relevant working experience
• Satisfy chapter six of the constitution
• Computer literate

Terms: Permanent

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. 

Applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the left side the position/specific area you are applying for to reach on or before 18th August, 2014 and addressed to:

The Secretary
Kilifi County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 491 – 80108
Kilifi Kenya

or be hand delivered at Kilifi County Public Service Board Office, Deputy Governors Office, Kilifi on or before 18th August, 2014

Note

• The - Youth, women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply;
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted; and
• The Kilifi County Government is an equal opportunity employer; any candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.