Medical Specialist (Paediatric Haemato-Oncology) at Kenyatta National Hospital

JOB

GROUP KNH6 (2 POSTS)

Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department the Medical

Specialist (Paediatric Haemato-oncologist) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality patient care.
2. Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities, including coordination of intervention activities, development and review of
3. protocol, SOPs and work instructions.
4. Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students.
5. Work with other specialties for multi-disciplinary patient care
6. Undertake and support medical research and clinical audits, utilizing the data to benefit the patient while implementing the recommendations.
7. Undertake all required patient care activities; emergency medical
8. procedures, ward rounds and communicating to patients.
9. Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
10. Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
11. Accepts other responsibilities that the Senior Medical Specialist may request from time to time, such as representation on Committees, investigate patient management practices, and initiate new procedures and services
12. Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the and national referral policies

 Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Paediatrics or equivalent from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Board.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer or comparable position.
• Sub-specialization in Haemato-oncology or equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.