Medical Specialist II (Pain and Palliative) at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Director Medical Services and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing, examine and filter patients accordingly;
• Provide quality emergency palliative/ medical care services;
• Manage and treat general illnesses/diseases. d) Manage pain and symptoms in patients with life threatening illnesses.
• Provide psychological/ spiritual support to patients referred to the unit. f) Refer patients for specialised treatment where necessary.
• Perform ward rounds where necessary. 
• Participate in continuous medical education, seminars, workshops and conferences.
• Co-ordinate continuous medical education in the unit.
• Provide health education and control measures preventable diseases and injuries.
• Carrying out and implement research projects in collaboration with medical specialists.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters Degree in Palliative Care or Masters’ in Science in Palliative Care from an institution recognised by Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• 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.