Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council Deputy Director, Disciplinary and Ethics Jobs in Kenya
The Deputy Director, Disciplinary and Ethics will be the Head of Disciplinary and Ethics Department. The officer will report to the Director, Compliance and Public Education, and will be responsible for the overall coordination
and management of the Disciplinary and Ethics Department.
Job Specifications:
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Overseeing the receipt and processing complaints of professional misconduct, medical malpractice or breach of standards;
Overseeing the conduct of investigations into complaints submitted;
Overseeing the forwarding of files to Disciplinary and Ethics Committee members and consultants for analysis, review and
preparations of the report;
Overseeing the conduct of hearings of complaints;
Overseeing the drafting of decisions on complaints and forwarding the same to the parties;
Overseeing the receiving and processing appeals;
Overseeing the conduct of Tribunal hearings;
Overseeing the follow up on Disciplinary and Ethics Committee recommendations to ensure full compliance;
Overseeing the implementation and adherence of guidelines on scope of practice;
Overseeing the regulation of health institutions and taking disciplinary action for any form of misconduct by a health institution;
Overseeing the regulation, the conduct of registered medical, dental and community oral health practitioners and taking such disciplinary
measures for any form of professional misconduct;
Participating in the development and review of the singular and joint inspection checklists for health facilities;
Participating in the development of minimum requirements on infrastructure, personnel and service provision of health facilities per
level;
Overseeing the dissemination of information to relevant institutions, practitioners and the public;
Supervising and mentoring the staff working in the department;
Planning and budgeting for the department;
xvii. building capacity and managing performance of the department;
Providing technical advice on Disciplinary and Ethics matters;
Overseeing research and benchmarks with relevant institutions regionally and internationally on what is prevailing in the market;
Preparing and presenting department reports; and
Assisting in preparation of reports and papers for presentation to the Council.
Persons Specification:
At least eight (8) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been in a Senior Management position or a comparable
position in the public or private sector;
Master’s degree from a recognized institution preferably in the following disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory, Health Management, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Biostatistics, Law, Administration, Strategic Management, or its equivalent;
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution preferably in the following disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry, Oral Health, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory, Mental Health, Clinical Medicine Pharmacy, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Health
Management, Health Records Management, Records
Management, Information Technology, Economics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Law, Administration, or its equivalent;
Management Course/Corporate Governance not lasting less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
Registration by a relevant and recognized regulatory or professional body;
Current and valid practicing license by a relevant and recognized regulatory body where it is applicable;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Competencies and Skills:
Good communication, presentation and reporting skills
Research and analytical skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to lead teams
Ability to work under pressure
Mentorship skills
Conflict management skills
Managerial skill
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council Deputy Director, Disciplinary and Ethics Jobs in Kenya
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