Neuro-Surgeon at Kenyatta National Hospital

The Medical Specialist II (Neuro-surgeon) 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
• Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days.
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students.
• Performing emergency surgeries.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings;
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment.
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider.
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and
• Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Neuro-surgery from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Key Competencies

• Effective communication skills.
• Policy and strategic implementation.
• Risk Management.
• Technical competence.
• Decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Empowering/delegating.
• High standards of professional ethics.
• Managerial, administrative and supervisory skills.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
• Project planning and management.