Chief of Surgery and Orthopaedics at Kenyatta University

Reporting to the Assistant Director-Surgery Services, the Chief of Surgery and Orthopaedics will coordinate and provide specialized general surgical services, coordinate general surgery research and training, and advise the hospital and public on the same at the KUH.

• Plan for all general surgery services and resources required in the general surgery department in collaboration with KU Surgery Department, participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital.
• Coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the department within the framework of the vision, mission and culture of the hospital and other national and international healthcare frameworks
• Chair and act as its contact person for the general surgery department clinical referral services, research and training matters in the hospital.
• Ensure that general surgery department of the hospital has all the human and non-human resources required to offer general surgical services, research and training in the hospital.
• Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of general surgery department staff in the hospital.
• Coordinate and provide specialised general surgical services and services delivery in the general surgery department of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital.
• Coordinate general surgery referral services within and without the hospital according to the general surgery services needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
• Supervise general surgery staff together with their services, in the general surgery department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely surgical services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital.
• Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of general surgery department staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
• Coordinate and provide medical research and training within the general surgery department of the hospital as well as ensure collaboration and cooperation with KU’s General Surgery Department.
• Provide specialised general surgical services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media.
• Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue(s) or perform extensive surgery, when required in the hospital.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the general surgery department and services, research and training programmes in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution
• Master of Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or any other medical registration body recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Senior General Surgeon two (2) of which should be Head of Department in a reputable hospital.
• Valid Practice License
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution

• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya