Job specification

For appointment to this position, one must have:-

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree obtained from a recognized university;
  
• Worked for at least five (5) years as a Medical Officer;
  
• Masters in Medicine or Public Health will be an added advantage;
  
• Be registered with Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board;
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development;
  
• Demonstrated ability, initiative and professional competence in organizing, directing and executing work at this level.
  

Job Description

• Reporting to the head of department, the main duties will include:
  
• Management of the University Medical Centre.
  
• Expected to ensure smooth running of the clinical services.
  
• Organizing, planning and controlling resources available at the University’s Medical Centre.
  
• Participating in planning and development committees and involved in the overall
  
• management and implementation of projects for health services development.
  
• Controlling of supplies.
  
• Involvement in the development and training of staff.
  
• Providing specialized services in various discipline such as medicine, surgery and other specialties.
  
• Managing of medical stores, plant and equipment in use in relevant specialization.
  
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  

Application Guidelines for the advertised vacancies

Applicants are advised to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their applications:

• Applicants must attach five (5) applications for employment, copies of all supporting documents including academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and where applicable evidence of publications, awards, professional memberships, grants, conference papers, workshops/trainings, supervision, linkages and community service, leadership and management roles; and any other relevant credentials.
  
• Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees.
  
• Clearly indicate the Job Reference Number and the position applied for on the envelope containing the application documents.
  
• Detailed information on the Advertised position including the duties, responsibilities and minimum requirements may be obtained from the University website:
  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original documents.
  
• Applications for the positions should reach the Vice-Chancellor on the address indicated below