Orthopedic Surgeon at Vihiga County Public Service Board

Job Description Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga County has five Constituencies; Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia and Vihiga. The County’s population stands at ,. Summary The Orthopedic Surgeon’s job exists to activate and provide specialized orthopedic services, research and training in the hospital. The surgeon will be charged with responsibility of developing and strengthening the orthopedic and trauma departmentDuties and Responsibilities. 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.Provide specialized orthopedic services to both inpatient and outpatient 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.Provide medical research and training within the orthopedic unit of the hospital through relevant accreditation bodies.Carrying out clinical audit, forensic and disability assessment Minimum Qualifications and Experience Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery certificate from a recognized institution.Master of Medicine degree recognized by KMPDC.Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council KMPDC.Specialist certificate from KMPDC.Valid Practice License.Proficiency in computer applications.At least one year of working experience as an Orthopedic Surgeon in a reputable hospital.