Medical Specialist II (Orthopedic Surgery) at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Purpose

The Medical Specialists (Orthopaedic Surgery) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
• Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
• Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
• Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
• Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care
• Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
• Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
• Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
• Performing emergency medical procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters of Medicine degree in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Specialist recognition certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid practicing license in Orthopaedic Surgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Professional Indemnity Cover