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.