Chief of Oncology / Physicist at Kenyatta University

Reporting to the Assistant Director-Medical Services, the Chief Oncologist / Physicist will coordinate and provide specialised medical oncology services, coordinate oncology research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at the KUH.

• Plan for all oncology services and resources required in the oncology department in collaboration with KU’s Oncology Department, participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital.
• Coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the oncology department within its vision, mission and culture/philosophy, and other national and international healthcare and frameworks.
• Chair and act as contact person for the medical oncology department and its referral services, research and training matters in the hospital.
• Ensure that oncology department of the hospital has all the required human and non-human resources required to offer oncology services, research and training in the hospital.
• Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of oncology staff in the hospital.
• Coordinate and provide oncology services and service delivery in the oncology department of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital.
• Coordinate oncology referral services within and without the hospital according to the oncology needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
• Supervise oncology staff together with their services, in the oncology department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely oncology services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital.
• Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of oncology staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
• Coordinate and provide oncology research and training within the hospital as well as ensuring collaboration and cooperation with the KU’s Oncology Department.
• Offer specialised oncology services advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media.
• Work with other medical specialties to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required by patients in the hospital.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the oncology 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 in Medical Oncology 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 Medical Oncologist two (2) of which should be Head of a Department in a reputable hospital.
• Valid Practice License
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of oncology 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