KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment.
Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation i... read moren 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the referral system in the Health Sector in Kenya. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares and within the KNH complex are College of Health Sciences (University of Nairobi); the Kenya Medical Training College; Kenya Medical Research Institute and National Laboratory Service (Ministry of Health).
KNH has 50 wards, 22out-patient clinics, 24 theaters (16 specialized) and Accident & Emergency Department. Out of the total bed capacity of 1800, 209 beds are for the Private Wing.
Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital - after Jomo Kenyatta - following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country.
Kenyatta National Hospital has a capacity of 1800 beds and has over 6000 staff members. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares. The University of Nairobi Medical School, and several government agencies are located on the campus.
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist ( Paediatric ) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist ( Paediatric Surgery ) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (ENT) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her
No of Positions: 2
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (ENT) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Radiology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Gastreoenterology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Orthopaedic) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Orthopaedic) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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JOB GROUP KNH8 (1 POST)
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An officer at this level will be responsible to a Senior Motor Vehicle Technologist for provision of Motor Vehicle engineering services in the Hospital.
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JOB GROUP KNH8 (1 POST) (Re Advertisement)
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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Building Technologist in the provision of building services in the hospital.
JOB GROUP KNH8
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An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a Senior Risk & Quality Assurance Officer in provision of quality assura
JOB GRADE KNH8
No of Positions: 5
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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Human Resource Officer in provision of Human Resource Services in the Hospital.
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JOB GROUP K9
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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Superintendent (Electrical) for implementation of electrical services in the Hospital.
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JOB GROUP K9,
The Senior Inspector (Building) will be responsible to the Senior Superintendent (Building) for implementation of building services in the Hospital.
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JOB GROUP K8
The Superintendent (Building) will be responsible to the Senior Superintendent (Building) for planning and implementing Building services in the Hospital.
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JOB GROUP K7
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The Senior Superintendent (Building) will be responsible to the Head of Engineering Department for planning and implementing Building services in the Hospita
JOB GROUP K6
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Reporting to the Head of Department, Engineering services. The Superintending Engineer (mechanical) will be responsible for the coordinating, pl
JOB GROUP K5
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Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the Deputy Chief Radiographer will be responsible for planning and coordination of radiographic services in the Hospital.&nbs
Pros: KNH has a good reputation- major activities have taken place
It has opportunities for growth and job security
It has also enable me raise up my own personal values.
