Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) at Kenyatta National Hospital

 JOB GROUP KNH 6;(1 POST)

Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) 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. Review Patients in clinical areas when consulted;
3. Conducting major ward rounds and post admission ward rounds;
4. Participate in running of Rheumatology clinics;
5. Participate in research;
6. Participate in training of postgraduate and Undergraduate students, undertaking medico-legal duties;
7. Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
8. Carrying out health education and promotion;
9. Preparing medical reports;
10. Any other duties as delegated by appropriate authority.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Master’s degree in Internal Medicine or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
2. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
3. Specialist Recognition in Internal Medicine from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council
4. An Internal Medicine Specialist (Physician) willing to train as a Rheumatologist
5. 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.
6. Fellowship in rheumatology is an added advantage.
7. Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
8. Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council register.
9. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010