Paediatric Endocrinologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To diagnose and manage paediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders, and support development of integrated paediatric endocrine services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat disorders of growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and glucose metabolism including Type 1 diabetes.
• iCoordinate multidisciplinary paediatric diabetes care including education and technology-assisted therapies.
• Interpret dynamic endocrine testing and imaging; optimize long-term follow-up and transition care.
• Develop protocols, clinical pathways, and patient education materials for endocrine disorders.
• Provide inpatient consults and outpatient clinics; manage endocrine emergencies.
• Mentor trainees and deliver CME for endocrine topics.
• Participate in audits, registries, and research in paediatric endocrinology.
• Contribute to service planning and quality improvement for endocrine/diabetes services.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Paediatric Endocrinology/ Diabetes or equivalent from an institution 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