Chief of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kenyatta University

Reporting to the Assistant Director- Medical Services, the Chief of Obstetrics/Gynaecology will support in coordinating, and provide specialised obstetrics/gynaecological services, research and training, and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUH.

• Participate in planning for all obstetrics/gynaecological department resources in collaboration with KU’s Obstetrics/Gynaecology Department and thus contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital.
• Coordinate and implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the obstetrics/gynaecology department within the framework of the vision, mission and culture of the hospital and other national and international healthcare frameworks.
• Chair the obstetrics/gynaecology department referral, research and training matters in the hospital.
• Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of the obstetrics/gynaecology department staff in the hospital.
• Provide specialised obstetrics/gynaecological services in the obstetrics/gynaecology department of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance.
• Supervise obstetrics/gynaecology staff together with their services, in obstetrics/gynaecology department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely services within the expected standards complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital.
• Provide continuous training and development of obstetrics/gynaecology staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
• Provide medical research and training within the obstetrics/gynaecology department of the hospital as well as ensuring collaboration and cooperation with the KU’s Obstetrics/Gynaecology Department
• Offer specialised obstetrics/gynaecological services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media in the hospital.
• Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required in the hospital.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation progress and achievement of the obstetrics/gynaecology department and services, research and training programmess in the hospital, prepare periodic reports appropriately.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution
• Master of Medicine in Obstetrics/Gynaecology from a recognised institution
• At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Senior Obstetrics/Gynaecologist in a reputable hospital.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or any other medical registration body recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• 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
• Leadership skills
• Organisational 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