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COUNTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES AND SANITATION, JOB GROUP “R” (1 POST) – (CPSB-03). Advert No. 5/2023

Healthcare

Trans Nzoia County  

Published On: 19th, June 2023

Closes on: 30th, June 2023

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Job Description

Terms of Service: Contract of 3 years renewable.


Responsibilities:

    • Chair the County Health Management Team (CHMT)
    • Provide leadership in formulating and implementing health policies in the department
    • Supervise medical superintendents, unit heads and Sub-County Medical Officers of Health (SCMOHs)
    • Provide leadership and guidance for service delivery
    • Manage administrative responsibilities (preparation and approval of work plans, departmental budgets, )
    • Chair disciplinary committee in the health department
    • Implement performance management system in the department
    • Implement monitoring and evaluation of health services
    • Ensure that health services and operations comply with the law or regulatory bodies
    • Ensure compliance with financial regulations in the Department of Health
    • Coordinate County and National health programmes
    • Oversee health outreach activities
    • Ensures implementation of affirmative, gender and disability mainstreaming in the Department of Health services and Sanitation
    • Provide leadership and implement corporate governance in the Department of Health services and sanitation
    • Enhance sustainability of health operations through partnership and collaboration with development partners and health/learning institutions
    • Establish and maintain a good working environment for health providers and the community
    • Ensure inventory management in the Department of Health services and sanitation
    • Receive and make reports about the Health and sanitation services within the county

Requirements:

    • Bachelor of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy or any health related degree;
    • Master’s degree in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Health Systems Management, or a Master’s degree in Public Health;
    • A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
    • Ten years in relevant field with at least Five (5) years in managerial position(s);
    • Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or a relevant professional body;
    • Valid practicing license;
    • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
    • Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results

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