JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

The duties and responsibilities will entail: – 

1. supervising and participating in the inspection of new and existing institutions for medical and dental internship training centres in Kenya; 
2. supervising and participating in pre-registration inspections of health facilities; 
3. supervising and participating in regular inspections of health facilities and training institutions against set standards and regulations and give recommendations to the institutions on areas of improvement; 
4. participating in the development and review of the singular and joint inspection checklists for health facilities; 
5. participating in the development of minimum requirements on infrastructure, personnel and service provision of health facilities per level; 
6. verifying the closure non-compliant health institutions and giving recommendations on licensure; 
7. enforcing recommendations for arrest of proprietors of unregistered and unlicensed health facilities and unregistered and unlicensed persons practicing medicine or dentistry, and liaise with the National Police Service in matters relating to the arrest and prosecution of persons found in contravention of Cap. 253; 
8. supervising and participating in the pre-accreditation inspections of the medical, dental and community oral health training institutions and internship  centres; 
9. verifying the recommendations for approval of medical and dental schools for training of medical, dental and community oral health practitioners in line with regional and international standards; 
10. supervising the receipt and reviewing of applications of CPD providers; 
11. participating in the dissemination of information to relevant institutions, practitioners and the public; 
12. contributing to technical advice on matters pertaining to Health and Training   Institutions Compliance; 
13. assisting in conducting research into matters pertaining to Health and Training Institutions Compliance; 
14. supervising and mentoring the staff working under the officer;
15. assisting in planning and budgeting for the department activities; 
16. preparing performance reports; and 
17. assisting in preparing and presenting department reports. 

PERSONS SPECIFICATION: 

1. At least 5 years of relevant work experience. 
2. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution preferably in the following      disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry, Oral Health, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory, Mental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Health Management, Health Records Management, Records Management, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Law, Administration, or its equivalent. 
3. Registered by a relevant professional body/ society. 
4. Current and valid practice license by a relevant and recognised regulatory                 body where it is applicable. 
5. Supervisory Course lasting not less than 2 weeks. 
6. Proficiency in computer applications. 
7. Meet the requirement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya. 

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 

1. Good communication and presentation skills 
2. Attention to detail 
3. Research skills 
4. Good organizational skills 
5. Good team player 
6. Ability to work under pressure 
7. Supervisory skills 
8. Mentorship skills 

Detailed job descriptions, persons specification and key competences and skills are available for download HERE.

Interested applicants are required to make applications via email [email protected] referenced as, Ref: Application for the position of ……. and should include your official name (as it appears on your National Identity Card).

The application should include the following:

1. Cover letter;
2. Updated curriculum vitae with full details of educational background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials with full contact details of three professional referees;
3. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates;
4. Certified copy of National Identity Card;

All applications to be addressed to:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

KENYA MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND DENTISTS COUNCIL

KMPDC BUILDING, WOODLANDS ROAD, HURLINGHAM NAIROBI

                                                                                              P.O. BOX 44839 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA

The applications should be made on or before Monday 18th September, 2023 at 5.00pm (EAT). Applications submitted after the closing date and time will NOT be considered.

KMPDC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the youth, women, persons with disability and persons from minority groups to apply.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interview.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

KMPDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

For more details, log into KMPDC website kmpdc.go.ke

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