Paediatric Haemato-oncologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide comprehensive care for paediatric haematologic disorders and cancers, including chemotherapy, transfusion support, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage leukaemias, lymphomas, bone marrow failure syndromes, haemoglobinopathies, and coagulation disorders.
• Deliver protocol-driven chemotherapy and supportive care; prevent and manage treatment-related complications.
• Coordinate transfusion services and advanced haematology interventions as indicated.
• Provide inpatient, outpatient, and emergency consultations for haematooncological pediatric patients.
• Participate in tumour boards and MDT meetings with pathology, radiology, surgery, and palliative care.
• Lead/participate in clinical audits, registry data, and quality improvement.
• Teach and mentor health professionals involved in paediatric haemato-oncology care.
• Engage in ethically conducted research and contribute to guideline development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Sub-specialty training in Paediatric Haemato-oncology 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.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.