Paediatric Nephrologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conducting consultations to diagnose illnesses.
• Evaluating kidneys to determine treatment.
• Referring patients to surgeons.
• Recommending dialysis.
• Administering medication
• Managing patients with kidney disorders or injuries.
• Prescribe renal replacement therapy for patients with kidney diseases.
• Will be part of a multi-disciplinary team for the kidney transplant program.
• Consult other specialists especially in critical care units as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain and ensure that relevant patient records are properly updated and filed physically and in the Health Management Information System.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Department.
• Ensure use of all Hospital’s automated systems, as appropriate, including the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS);
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)/ Medical Degree)
• Master of Medicine in internal medicine from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship Nephrology from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Subspecialty recognition in nephrology by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Valid practicing license.
• A valid professional insurance indemnity cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience as a Nephrologist in a busy hospital