Tharaka Nithi County is one of the forty seven (47) counties in Kenya. It borders the Counties of Embu to the South and South West, Meru to the North and North East, Kirinyiga and Nyeri to the West and Kitui to the East and South East.

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution in Kenya;
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
•  Have a Valid Practicing License;
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
•  Willing to undertake duties in person in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities

The Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Provide facility Leadership and Management for the County Hospitals
•  Develop and plan projects and activities geared towards provision of quality Obstetric and Gynecological care and ensure their implementation.
•  Maintain confidentiality of patient information and management.
•  Provide guidance on best practices for the facilities.
•  Provide OB-GYN consultation for women of all ages requiring specialized care from County Hospitals.
•  Lead Sexual Reproductive Health projects within the organization including cervical cancer management, teenage Sexual Reproductive Health management and Maternal, Newborn and child health services.
•  Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures and manuals are up to date and are adhered to.
•  Provide timely monthly and quarterly reports to the County Health Management.
•  Monitor program performance and inform areas of learning for continuous quality improvement.
•  Develop and monitor facility budgets and revenues and provide quarterly financial reports.
•  Organize Continuous Medical Education sessions for Medics in all the Centers.
•  Available at any time in case of emergencies.
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.