Rheumatologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose 

To provide specialized, patient-centered medical care through diagnosis, treatment, referral, and follow-up of patients, while supporting medical education, research, health promotion, community outreach, and medico-legal services. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing and ensuring all the recommendations are carried out. 
• Undertaking on call duties including clerking, investigating, and managing patients. 
• Conducting ward rounds, clinics and theatre days as scheduled/directed. 
• Conducting medical research. 
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms and court attendance. 
• Participating in community outreach duties including care and treatment. 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted, and utilized to the benefit of the customer and service provider. 
• Carrying out health education and promotion.
• Referring patients to other medical specialists for further diagnosis of complex or unclear disorder or disease within the hospital. 
• Establishing plans of care for patients aimed at slowing disease progression and incorporating diet, lifestyle modification and appropriate medication management.  
• Teach and mentor trainees and allied health professionals.  

Qualifications & Requirements 

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