The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
- Providing specialized health services to patients;
- Performing medical procedures;
- Undertaking “On-Call” duties;
- Conducting operational and clinical research;
- Conducting health promotion;
- Assisting in training and mentorship of junior staff and students;
- Running speciality outpatient clinics;
- Conducting ward rounds;
- Undertaking medical legal assessment and writing reports;
- Providing expert evidence in court;
- Referring patients to other specialists or hospital; and
- Offering liaison medical services.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Medical Officer, CSG ‘8’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
- A Bachelors Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya;
- A Masters Degree in Psychiatry or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Registration and licencing by a recognized regulatory body as applicable;
- Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable; and
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies in work performance and results
