Medical Specialist (Dermatologist), KNH Othaya Hospital at Kenyatta National Hospital

Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Dermatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
2. Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients;
3. Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days;
4. Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students;
5. Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
6. Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment;
7. Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider;
8. Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control;
9. Carrying out health education and promotion; and
10. Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Dermatology or Masters of Science in Dermatology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Sub Specialization in Dermatology or undergone a two (2) years post training attachment or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Specialist recognition in Dermatology from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board
• A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer or comparable position.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010