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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 in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the ...
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Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Medical Services through the Head of Department, the Chief Medical Specialist will be responsible and accountable for patients under his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take the lead in clinical decision making for specialized quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Formulate and review health policies, strategies and guidelines;
- Participate in formulation of national health planning;
- Plan and manage hospital programmes;
- Ensure adherence to health standards and guidelines;
- Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Evaluate provision of services within the speciality;
- Lead committees as assigned by HOD or other appointing authority;
- Spearhead research activities in the speciality;
- Act as Head of Department as and when required;
- Providing clinical guidance on the management of complicated medical or surgical cases;
- Offering efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care to patients in the wards and speciality clinics;
- Discussing procedures, investigation reports and prescribed treatments with patients or next of kin;
- Performing specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and medical procedures;
- Providing specialized training to health professionals in various medical disciplines;
- Supervising and mentoring medical specialists in training, medical officers, medical intern and other students;
- Performing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties;
- Spearhead community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Documentation of patient data and utilization to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Conduct disease surveillance, develop and implement prevention and control measures;
- Conducting biomedical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings;
- Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees; and
- Participating in the preparation of departmental procurement plans, development of specifications and tender evaluation among other; and participating in departmental budget preparation.
Qualifications and Work Experience
- Master’s degree in relevant clinical discipline from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent;
- Registration Certificate by relevant professional body;
- Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council;
- Annual Specialist Practice licence from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
- Sub-specialization in the relevant clinical disciplines;
- Professional Indemnity Cover;
- At least two (2) publications in medical-related fields;
- Leadership/ Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution and
- Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at the level of senior medical specialist or comparable position.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Neurology) are responsible to Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Certification/ Fellowship in Neurology from a recognized institution;
- Specialist recognition certificate in Neurology from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council. However, physicians with interest in Neurology and have finished Mmed in Internal Medicine and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council;
- Valid practicing license in Neurology from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
- The Medical Specialists (Paediatric Pulmonologist) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care, they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings
Qualifications and Experience
- Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child health from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Certification/ Fellowship in Paediatric Pulmonology from a recognized institution;
- Specialist recognition certificate as a Paediatric Pulmonologist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council; However, physicians with interest in Paediatric Pulmonology and have finished Mmed and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
- Registration certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council;
- Valid practicing license as Paediatric Pulmonologist from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Pain and Palliative) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master of Science in Palliative Care from an institution recognised by Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council OR;
- Master of Medicine in Family Medicine or Anaesthesia with Subspecialty in Palliative Care or Pain Management from an institution recognised by Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council;
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Specialist Recognition as a Pain and Palliative pysician from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council; However, physicians with interest in Pain and Palliative and have finished Mmed and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
- Valid practicing license as a Pain and Palliative Specialist from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Paediatric Gastroenterologist) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care.
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings.
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters of Medicine in Paediatric or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) degree or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Certification/ Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterologist from a recognized institution;
- Specialist recognition certificate in Paediatric Gastroenterologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council; However, physicians with interest in Paediatric Pulmonology and have finished Mmed and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
- Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Valid practicing license in Paediatric Gastroenterologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Hand Surgery) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings.
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) degree or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Certification/ Fellowship in Hand Surgery from a recognized institution OR any demonstrated interest to train in Hand Surgery are encouraged to apply:
- Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Valid practicing license in Orthopaedic Surgery from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
- The Medical Specialists (Plastic Surgery) are responsible to the Head of Department inthe provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialistthroughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings.
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters of Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) degree or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Certification or Fellowship in Microsurgery from a recognized institution OR demonstration of strong interest to train in the same are encouraged to apply:
- Specialist recognition certificate in Plastic Surgery from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council;
- Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Valid practicing license in Plastic Surgery from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Cardiothoracic Surgery) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master of Medicine in Cardiothoracic and vascular Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) degree or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Specialist recognition certificate in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council; However, candidates with interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery and have finished Mmed and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
- Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Valid practicing license in Cardiothoracic Surgery from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements are requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH Website www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates which MUST be SERIALIZED should sent on or before 7th September, 2026 to the address below: or dropped at the Hospital’s Central Registry located at the KNH Administration block.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
NB:
- Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
- EACC Clearance
- Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
- HELB Compliance
- KRA Tax Compliance
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