Microsurgeons - 2 Posts at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide advanced reconstructive microsurgery for complex defects (oncologic, trauma, congenital), including free tissue transfer and limb salvage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan complex reconstruction using microsurgical techniques.
• Perform microvascular anastomosis and soft tissue/bony reconstruction within credentialed scope.
• Collaborate with oncology, orthopaedics, maxillofacial, and general surgery for multidisciplinary reconstruction.
• Implement peri-operative protocols including anticoagulation, flap monitoring, and ERAS pathways.
• Provide on-call support for trauma and urgent reconstruction needs.
• Lead quality assurance, outcomes tracking, and complication review in reconstructive surgery.
• Teach and mentor surgical trainees and theatre teams in microsurgical principles.
• Contribute to research and innovation in reconstructive microsurgery.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Reconstructive Microsurgery or equivalent qualification recognized by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.