Deputy Director, Clinical Services at Machakos County Public Service Board in Machakos, Kenya

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    Deputy Director, Clinical Services

    Posted

    2 days ago

    Apply by

    9 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Government & Public Administration
    Healthcare & Medical

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    Job Description

    This role involves ensuring the implementation and enforcement of the Clinical Officers Act No. 20 of 2017, reviewing and developing clinical service policies, and setting standards for quality assurance. The position also oversees the provision of clinical services, coordinates training and capacity building, and manages planning, budgeting, and performance for the department.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Ensuring implementation and enforcement of the Clinical Officers Act No. 20 of 2017.
    • Reviewing and developing clinical service policies, procedures and guidelines.
    • Setting standards, ethics and quality assurance systems in the provision of clinical services.
    • Ensuring proper provision of clinical and clinical-related services in health institutions and communities.
    • Developing and reviewing medico-legal standards and guidelines in the provision of clinical services.
    • Identifying areas of research on critical clinical health issues and emerging trends.
    • Developing and reviewing referral strategies and guidelines in liaison with other stakeholders.
    • Coordinating training and capacity building for clinical services.
    • Planning, budgeting and managing performance for the department.
    • Coordinating the development and dissemination of strategic/work plans.

    Required Qualifications

    • Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Clinical Services for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in the public or private sector.
    • Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution OR Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Community Health and Development, Psychology, Public Health, Medical Education, Health Systems Management, Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery, Sports Medicine from a recognized institution plus a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
    • OR A Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in any of the following disciplines: ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, Audiology and Hearing Care, Speech & Language Pathology, Emergency and Critical Care, Oncology & Palliative Care, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care, Nephrology, Cardiology, Cardiopulmonary Perfusion, Mental Health and Psychology, Child Health and Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Chest Medicine, Epidemiology, Chronic Disease Management, Reproductive Health, Medical Education, Dermatology and Venereology, Family Health, Sonography or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Oncology, Maternal and Reproductive Health, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Forensic Medicine, Medical Education, Health Profession Education, Clinical Services, Comprehensive Medicine, Healthcare Management, Health Systems Management, International Health, Community Health and Development, Child and Adolescent Health, Health Economics, Health Economics and Policy, Epidemiology, Human Anatomy, Accidents and Emergency, Medical Sociology, Human Physiology, Psychology, Medical Biostatistics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Family Health, Disaster Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Healthcare & Medical

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Education Level

    Master’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Health Sciences

    Field of Study

    Clinical Medicine

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your application to the Machakos County Public Service Board. Visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Show Leadership in Clinical Governance

    This role sits at the intersection of clinical practice, policy, and management. Hiring panels will look for evidence that you can enforce standards, lead teams, and drive quality improvements in public health settings.

    1. Highlight your regulatory knowledge: Be ready to discuss your experience with the Clinical Officers Act and other relevant regulations. Give concrete examples of how you have enforced compliance or developed policies in previous roles.

    2. Demonstrate strategic planning skills: Show how you have developed and implemented strategic plans or work plans. Use metrics to illustrate the impact of your planning on service delivery.

    3. Showcase your budget management experience: Prepare to talk about how you have managed budgets, allocated resources, and ensured financial accountability. Quantify your achievements where possible.

    4. Emphasize your training and capacity building efforts: Provide examples of how you have identified training needs, designed programs, and improved the skills of clinical staff. Highlight any measurable improvements in performance.

    5. Prepare for clinical scenario questions: Expect questions that test your clinical judgment and decision-making. Review current best practices in clinical medicine and be ready to apply them to hypothetical situations.

    6. Show your stakeholder engagement skills: Discuss how you have collaborated with other departments, government agencies, or community partners. Emphasize your ability to build consensus and manage relationships.

    7. Be ready to discuss quality assurance: Talk about your experience with setting standards, conducting audits, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Provide examples of how you have used data to drive improvements.

    8. Align your CV with the job description: Tailor your CV to highlight the specific qualifications and experiences mentioned in the posting. Use the same language and keywords to pass through applicant tracking systems.

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    Tags

    clinical services
    policy development
    quality assurance
    healthcare management
    training coordination