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.
KNH 9, (3 POSTS) 2 KNH NAIROBI , 1 KNH OTHAYA
An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of Research Officer/Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting d
JOB GROUP KNH 9 (1 POST) (KNH OTHAYA HOSPITAL)
An Officer at this level will be responsible to Senior Catering Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating of food production and serv
KNH 6 (1 POST)
An officer at the level will be responsible to the Deputy Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Promote research, innovation and technology transfer in the hospital
Coordi
KNH 6 (1 POST)
An officer at the level will be responsible to the Deputy Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Promote research, innovation and technology transfer in the hospital
Coordi
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.
Duties and Respon
JOB GROUP KNH 6 (2 POSTS)
An officer at this level will be responsible to a HOD/Chief Dental Specialist in provision of Specialized dental services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
JOB GROUP KNH 6 (1 POST) FOR KNH OTHAYA HOSPITAL
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) will be expected to take
JOB GROUP KNH 6;(1 POST)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under hi
JOB GROUP KNH 6 (4 POSTS)
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 ca
JOB GROUP
KNH 6 (2 POSTS)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department the Medical Specialist (Cardiothoracic Surgeon) will be expected to take full responsibility for patien
JOB GROUP KNH 6, KNH OTHAYA (1 POST)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (OBS & GYNAE ) will be expected to take full responsibility for patient
JOB GROUP KNH 6 (2 POSTS)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department the Medical Specialist (Paediatric cardiology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients u
JOB GROUP KNH 6 (1 POSTS)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department the Medical Specialist (Paediatric surgery) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients u
JOB GROUP
KNH 6 (2 POSTS)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department, the Medical Specialist (Adult Medical oncology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patie
JOB
GROUP KNH6 (2 POSTS)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department the Medical
Specialist (Paediatric Haemato-oncologist) will be expected to take full responsibility f
Job Purpose
The officer will be responsible to the Senior Medical Physicist in effective provision of quality Medical Physicist services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
Treatm
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
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.
