Obesity Medicine Specialist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide comprehensive medical management of obesity and related cardiometabolic conditions, and contribute to a multidisciplinary bariatric/metabolic service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments including metabolic, nutritional, psychological, and lifestyle factors.
• Deliver individualized treatment plans including pharmacotherapy, lifestyle interventions, and behaviour change support.
• Coordinate care pathways with endocrinology, bariatric surgery, dietetics, psychology, and physiotherapy.
• Screen for and manage obesity-related comorbidities (e.g., T2DM, NAFLD, OSA, hypertension).
• Prepare and optimize patients for metabolic/bariatric procedures and deliver post-operative medical follow-up.
• Support group education, digital tools, and long-term weight maintenance strategies.
• Participate in audits, outcomes tracking, and research in obesity medicine.
• Teach and mentor staff on evidence-based obesity care and stigma-free communication.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or other relevant field from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Sub-specialty/fellowship training or certification in Obesity Medicine/Endocrinology/Metabolism 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