Paediatric Oncologist (1 Post) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: V/FT/163/2022 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Diagnosing and treating children with cancer and other childhood cancers such as bone marrow disorders, leukaemia, lymphoma, sarcoma, neuroblastoma, and others.
• Providing treatment plans to parents and children who have been diagnosed with cancer, including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplants and other treatments.
• Participating in clinical research trials to study new treatments or improve existing treatments for children with cancer.
• Coordinating with other health care providers to ensure that all aspects of a child’s care are being addressed.
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as biopsies and Bone marrow aspiration to diagnose patients with cancer.
• Educating patients and their families about the treatment process to help them understand what to expect during treatment.
• Providing support to patients during treatment through counselling and emotional support.
• Identifying risk factors that may cause children to develop cancer in the future.
• Providing follow-up care to patients after they have finished treatment, monitoring for signs of recurrence, and helping them cope with any lasting effects of treatment or illness.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council.
• Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child health or equivalent from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council.
• Fellowship in Paediatric Oncology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC. 
• Valid Practice License from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Paediatric Oncologist in a reputable hospital.