Medical Specialist II (Orthopaedic) at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job purpose

The Medical Specialist II (Orthopaedic) 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

• 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

• Masters Degree in Medicine (Mmed) or Surgery from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
• Sub-specialization or interest in Orthopaedic.
• Proven interest in Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Neurology and Paediatric Neonatology will have an added advantage
• Specialist Recognition and retention Certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board of Kenya.
• Evidence of research and at least two (2) professional publications in reputable local or international journals on particular scientific findings/practices in the relevant field.
• 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.