Medical Specialist II, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job purpose

The Medical Specialist II, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing clinical procedures and making decisions on patients’ management in the area of specialization.
• Conducting regular Ward Rounds.
• Responding to consultations from other clinical specialties.
• Conducting specialist out-patient clinics.
• Participating in assessment of patients as may be required by the Hospital Management.
• Participating in research, teaching and supervising the performance of both medical and non-medical staff as well as post-graduate students.
• Participating in preparation of annual budgets for the department.
• Participating in Administrative activities of the department.
• Participating in delivery of hospital strategic plan and performance contract.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a MB ChB Degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• A Master’s Degree in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Registered as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB) and must have a valid Professional Indemnity (PI) cover.
• Specialist Recognition and retention Certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board of Kenya.
• Applicants with Publications will have an added advantage