ENT Surgeon – Rhinology (Anterior Skull Base) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide advanced rhinology and anterior skull base care, including endoscopic surgery, in collaboration with neurosurgery and other specialties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex rhinologic and anterior skull base diseases including chronic rhinosinusitis and neoplasms.
• Perform endoscopic sinus and skull base procedures within credentialed scope.
• Coordinate peri-operative care with neurosurgery, radiology, oncology, and anaesthesia.
• Establish protocols for image-guided surgery, hemostasis, and CSF leak management.
• Provide outpatient clinics and inpatient consults including emergency management of complications.
• Contribute to MDT tumour boards and care planning.
• Teach and mentor trainees in advanced rhinology.
• Lead audits, outcomes tracking, and research in rhinology/skull base surgery.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in ENT, Head & Neck Surgery/Otorhinolaryngology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Rhinology/Anterior Skull Base Surgery 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.