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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The Medical Specialists (Urology) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to t
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The Medical Specialists (Anesthesia) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services t
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The Medical Specialists (Orthopedic) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services t
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The Medical Specialists (Obstetrics & Gynecology) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive healt
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The Medical Specialists (ENT) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the p
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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer.
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Provide technical guidance on the formulation and implementation of the
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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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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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Coordina
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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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The Pensions Officer will be responsible to the Pensions Manager in the provision of all pension related services in the Hospital.
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An officer at this level will be responsible to a Senior Dental Technologist in the provision of quality dental technology services in the Hospital.
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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 risk & quality assurance services in the Hospital.
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The Assistant Registered Clinical Officer (Anesthesia) shall be responsible to the Senior Registered Clinical Officer (Anesthesia) for effective provision of quality health care service
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An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of the Manager, Legal Services in the provision of legal services in the Hospital.
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An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Health Care Quality in the provision of public health services in the Hospital.
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The Medical Specialists is responsible to the Head of Department for providing specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population und
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The Medical Specialists (Neurology) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to
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The Medical Specialists (Radiology) are responsible to Head of Department and will be expected to take responsibility for patients and medical imaging under their care to provide qualit
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.
