Paediatric Oncologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide specialized diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal follow-up for childhood cancers, integrating chemotherapy and multimodal care within KUTRRH's oncology and paediatric programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose paediatric malignancies using clinical assessment, imaging, and pathology.
• Plan and administer systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) per protocols; monitor response and toxicities.
• Coordinate multimodal care with surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive services.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient oncology services, including emergency management of oncologic complications.
• Counsel families on diagnosis, treatment options, consent, and survivorship care plans.
• Participate in tumour boards, protocol development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support data collection, cancer registries, and clinical research/clinical trials where available.
• Teach and mentor trainees and contribute to community awareness and early detection initiatives.

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.
• Sub-specialty training in Paediatric Oncology 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.