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 Senior Medical Engineering Technologist, the Medical Engineering Technologist III will be for delivery of efficient and effective quality care, use of medical equipment a
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Reporting to the Senior Orthopaedic Technologist, the Orthopaedic Technologist I will be responsible for efficient and effective delivery of orthopaedic services in the Hospital.
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Reporting to the Senior Quality Assurance Coordinator, the Quality Assurance Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that quali
Reporting to the Head of Department, Dentistry, the Deputy Chief Dental Technologist will be responsible for planning and coordination of dental services in the Hospital.
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Reporting to the Deputy Director, Medical Services, the Chief Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the planning, organizing, controlling, supervising and evaluating the nutrition services in the
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Dermatology) 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 II (Anaesthesia) 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 II (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 II (Infectious Diseases) 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 II (Paediatric Neurologist) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her ca
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Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Paediatric Cardiologist) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her c
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Chief Administrative Officer will be responsible for ensuring coordination of all administrative functions in the Hospital.
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The Medical Specialist II (Dermatology) will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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The Medical Specialist II (Neuro-surgeon) will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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The Medical Specialist II (Internal Medicine) will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
The Medical Specialist II (Paediatric Cardiologist) will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her c
The Chief Medical Specialist will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Medical Services through the Head of Department and shall be responsible and accountable for patients under his/her care.
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Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the overall responsibility of the Director, Clinical Services will be coordination and control of all clinical services and clinical staff in the Directorate.
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.
