Adult Haemato-oncologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide specialized care for adult patients with haematologic malignancies and disorders, including systemic therapy and multidisciplinary coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and related disorders; stage disease and assess risk.
• Plan and administer systemic anti-cancer therapy; monitor efficacy and toxicity.
• Coordinate transfusion support, stem cell transplantation referrals, and supportive care.
• Lead/participate in MDT tumour boards and evidence-based care planning.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient haemato-oncology services including urgent care.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis with patients and families.
• Contribute to audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and mentor trainees in oncology/haematology principles.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Internal Medicine,Medical Oncology,Clinical Haematology or other relevant qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Haemato-oncology recognized by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.