Responsibilities or duties

The ENT Surgeon will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

• Performs professional duties in surgery Otorhinolaryngology including various ENT/ Head and Neck;
• Provides consultation to other physicians when the problems fall into the field of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery, and require the attention of a specialist.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patient’s primary problems in this area;
• Complete medical records promptly indicating diagnosis, treatment, and future courses of Records must conform to established requirements;
• Participates in all group conferences requiring the viewpoint and opinions of this specialty regarding difficult medical conditions;
• Collaborates with other departmental personnel in planning programs
• integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care;
• Is responsible for the operation of approved curative-preventive programs as they relative to his particular area of specialization.
• Monitor work of other assigned staff to the Otorhinolaryngology Service for quality, quantity, correctness, etc., demonstrating procedures or recommending additional training as need arises.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB.) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (ENT) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Integrity Clearance

Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education.

Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

NOTE: COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS ONLY DONE THROUGH THE OFFICE MOBILE PHONE NO. 0748 087375.

• Performs professional duties in surgery Otorhinolaryngology including various ENT/ Head and Neck;
• Provides consultation to other physicians when the problems fall into the field of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery, and require the attention of a specialist.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patient’s primary problems in this area;
• Complete medical records promptly indicating diagnosis, treatment, and future courses of Records must conform to established requirements;
• Participates in all group conferences requiring the viewpoint and opinions of this specialty regarding difficult medical conditions;
• Collaborates with other departmental personnel in planning programs
• integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care;
• Is responsible for the operation of approved curative-preventive programs as they relative to his particular area of specialization.
• Monitor work of other assigned staff to the Otorhinolaryngology Service for quality, quantity, correctness, etc., demonstrating procedures or recommending additional training as need arises.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB.) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (ENT) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing.