Machakos County, nicknamed 'Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.

Duties and 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.

Requirements for Appointment

• 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.

• 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.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team building skills
• Team player
• High level of integrity
• Honesty
• Leadership
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Computer application skills

• 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.