Chief Medical Specialist (Diabetes & Endocrinology)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Medical Services through the Head of Department, the Chief Medical Specialist will be responsible and accountable for patients under his/her care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Take the lead in clinical decision making for specialized quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;

Formulate and review health policies, strategies and guidelines;

Participate in formulation of national health planning;

Plan and manage hospital programmes;

Ensure adherence to health standards and guidelines;

Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;

Evaluate provision of services within the speciality;

Lead committees as assigned by HOD or other appointing authority;

Spearhead research activities in the speciality;

Act as Head of Department as and when required;

Providing clinical guidance on the management of complicated medical or surgical cases;

Offering efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care to patients in the wards and speciality clinics;

Discussing procedures, investigation reports and prescribed treatments with patients or next of kin;

Performing specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and medical procedures;

Providing specialized training to health professionals in various medical disciplines;

Supervising and mentoring medical specialists in training, medical officers, medical intern and other students;

Performing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties;

Spearhead community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;

Documentation of patient data and utilization to benefit the customer and service provider;

Conduct disease surveillance, develop and implement prevention and control measures;

Conducting biomedical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings;

Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees; and

Participating in the preparation of departmental procurement plans, development of specifications and tender evaluation among other; and participating in departmental budget preparation.

Qualifications and Work Experience

Master’s degree in relevant clinical discipline from a recognized institution;

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent;

Registration Certificate by relevant professional body;

Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council;

Annual Specialist Practice licence from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;

Sub-specialization in the relevant clinical disciplines;

Professional Indemnity Cover;

At least two (2) publications in medical-related fields;

Leadership/ Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution and

Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at the level of senior medical specialist or comparable position.