PCEA Chogoria Hospital Is Hiring

Vacancies

PCEA Chogoria Hospital was established in 1922 and serves as a referral and teaching Hospital. It has a 295 bed capacity that focuses on the provision of Curative, Preventive and Promotive Health Care services in Tharaka Nithi County and the greater Meru, Embu and as far as Isiolo and Marsabit Counties.

The Hospital is recruiting competent and mature Christian Professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

1. OBSTETRICIAN & GYNAECOLOGIST

Job purpose: The successful candidate will be expected to provide overall leadership and governance, as well as clinical care in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Duties & Responsibilities.

Undertaking general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients
Carrying out specialized clinical care
Providing psycho- social interventions
Providing clinical services to patients
Training, consulting and performing surgeries
Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services
Participating in disease surveillance, prevention and control
Participating in health education and promotion
Implementing health projects and programs
Maintain up to date health information systems
Monitoring provision of health treatment and care
Undertaking health research and analyzing medical reports.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Engage in teaching and mentorship activities of junior doctors and interns

Minimum Job Requirements.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Council
Master’s degree in Obstetrics, and Gynecology from an institution recognized by the Medical Council
Specialist recognition by the Medical Council
Valid Practicing license from Medical Council
Demonstrated ability, initiative and professional competence in organizing, directing and executing work at this level and through the performance appraisal report
At least two years post graduate working experience will be an added advantage
Knowledge and interest in Laparoscopy will be an added advantage

Required skills and Competence

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to enhance the scope of maternal health services in order to meet and exceed the expectation of the customer
Excellent communication and people skills
Ability to positively influence and nurture teamwork
High level of customer-satisfaction orientation

2. COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH OFFICER (C.O.H.O)

Overall Purpose: Working with the Hospital’s Dental team, the C.O.H.O’s main responsibility will

Duties and Responsibilities:

Comprehensive dental and periodontal examination, radiographic investigation, diagnosis and treatment of common dental conditions.
Oral hygiene education and diet counselling.
Scaling, polishing and prophylaxis.
Fissure sealant and Fluoride application.
Minor oral surgery: extractions, simple suturing, Incision and drainage, reducing simple fractures.
Class I restorations and temporary fillings
Alginate impressions and study model fabrication.
Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols
Consulting with and Referral to dentist and other specialists.
Guiding students on attachment

Minimum Job Requirements.

Diploma in Community Oral Health from Kenya Medical Training College or an equivalent recognized institution.
Proficiency in Computer skills
Minimum Two years working experience as a Community Oral Health Officer in a reputable health facility an added advantage.
Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
Valid current Practicing License.

3. CRITICAL CARE NURSE

Job purpose: Reporting to the Nursing Services Manager, will be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of professional nursing care by providing quality services with special focus on critical care nursing to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Duties & Responsibilities.

Identifies patient care requirements, by establishing personal rapport with actual patients and other persons to understand care requirements.
Establish a compassionate environment by providing nursing care, emotional psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patients, friends and family
To understand medications and self care skills

Minimum Job Requirements.

Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) or BSN from a recognized institution
Higher diploma in Critical care Nursing from a recognized institution
Should be registered and licensed by Nursing Council of Kenya
Certification of ACLS AND ATLS will be an added advantage.
Previous experience in a busy health care facility will be an added advantage.

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. PCEA Chogoria Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates who meet above minimum requirements are requested to submit their applications and enclosing their detailed CV (with 3 referees), Certificates, testimonials (including a letter from local Church Minister) so as to reach the Chief Executive Officer by 4pm of Friday 18^th December 2020.