ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

dic surgery unit of the hospital has all the required human and nonhuman resources required to offer orthopedic surgical services, research and training in the hospital; Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of orthopedic surgery unit staff in the hospital; Coordinate and provide orthopedic surgical services and services delivery in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital; Coordinate orthopedic surgery referral services within and without the hospital according to the orthopedic surgery services needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and units and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies; Supervise orthopedic surgery staff together with their services, in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely orthopedic services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital; Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of orthopedic surgery unit staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital; Coordinate and provide medical research and training within the orthopedic unit of the hospital; Provide specialized orthopedic surgery services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/units and the general public in the appropriate media; Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required by patients in the hospital; Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the orthopedic surgery unit and services, research and training programs in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.

For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have: - i. Masters in Medicine in Orthopedic Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution ii. Specialized recognition certificate from Kenya Orthopedic Association iii. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; iv. Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution v. Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board vi. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;