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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 GRADE KNH8
No of Positions: 5
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Human Resource Officer in provision of Human Resource Services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating human resource management activities in such areas as appointment, promotions, compliment control, staff development within the framework of the existing human resource policies and regulations;
- Maintaining of personnel bio-data and ensuring integrity and safety of information;
- Updating staff compliment and establishment;
- Processing employee employment details;
- Participating in preparing KNH’s payroll;
- Preparing retirement notification letters;
- Preparing agenda for various Hospital committees;
- Advising employees on human resource policies and regulations;
- Training and mentoring human resource staff;
- Summarizing application details during the recruitment process; and
- Drafting routine correspondence.
Qualification and Experience;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences; Human Resource Management, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) or CHRP Part III.
- Registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GROUP KNH8
No of Positions: 2
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a Senior Risk & Quality Assurance Officer in provision of quality assurance service in the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating quality systems in the assigned departments
- Implementing administrative policies regarding quality systems
- Sensitizing departmental quality assurance committee members.
- Supervising departmental quality assurance facilitators in quality systems activities.
- Facilitating training of Hospital staff on quality systems
- Participating in quality systems audits
- Assisting department in developing risk registers
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, biological sciences tor relevant field from the recognized University
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
- Fulfil the requirements Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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JOB GROUP KNH8 (1 POST) (Re Advertisement)
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Building Technologist in the provision of building services in the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervision of building programmes.
- Compiling weekly reports.
- Monitoring and supervision of works inprogress.
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly physical progress reports of projects.
- Ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
- Arranging for testing of materials and preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials for simple buildings and labour costs.
- Controlling of usage of materials.
- Supervision of Superintendents (Buildings).
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor degree in Engineering Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Valid practicing licence.
- Evidence in Proficiency in Computer Application.
- Fulfilment of requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GROUP KNH8 (1 POST)
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to a Senior Motor Vehicle Technologist for provision of Motor Vehicle engineering services in the Hospital.
JOB GROUP KNH8 (1 POST)
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Technologist for provision of electrical services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carrying out assigned duties of sectional works as per set targets;
- Receiving, utilizing and accounting for materials and spares;
- Ensuring safe and efficient use of tools and equipment in the section;
- Carrying out electrical installation repair works and duties in line with set standards, practices, observations and guidelines applicable in the unit;
- Ensuring all job cards of works assigned are duly completed and returned to the supervisor;
- Observing cleanliness, orderliness at personal level and at workplace;
- Ensuring punctuality, availability and efficiency use of all working hours;
- Demonstrating evidence of successful participation in required training programs offered by the hospital;
- Participating in committee meetings as appropriate;
- Ensuring the safety and security of self, staff, client and facilities;
- Ensuring that the overall activities meet the requirement of quality management and environmental policies and legal stipulation;
- Interpretation of Electrical engineering drawings and technical manuals)
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor degree in Engineering Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Valid practicing licence.
- Evidence in Proficiency in Computer Application.
- Fulfilment of requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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Job purpose
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.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Job purpose
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.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Job purpose
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.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Job purpose
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.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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No of Positions: 2
Job purpose
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 care.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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No of Positions: 2
Job purpose
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 care.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Job purpose
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/her care.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Job purpose
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.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist ( OBS & GYNAE ) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
JOB GROUP KNH5;
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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JOB GROUP KNH5, (2 POSTS) (ReAdvertisement)
Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Psychiatrist) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
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JOB GROUP KNH10
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Occupational Therapist in provision of Occupational Therapy services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing occupational therapist services to patients;
- Assessing and formulating patients treatment plans;
- Examining and assessing patients’ needs;
- Rehabilitation and habitation through simulated activities;
- Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients;
- Maintaining records and data relating to patients;
- Collecting data for operational research;
- Sensitizing on occupational therapy issues; and
- Preparing periodic reports.
Qualification and Experience
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Registration with Kenya Occupational Therapist Association.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GROUP KNH 7 (1 POST)
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Pharmacist in provision of pharmaceutical services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patients convenience;
- Preparing and dispensing of medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and counseling patients on use of medicines;
- Making of extemporaneous preparations; ordering, receiving, storage and issuing of pharmaceuticals;
- Participating in ward rounds to identify and advise on medicinal use, gaps and challenges;
- Filing and safe custody of patients prescription records;
- Responding to requests on medicine information from the general public and health workers;
- Monitoring, documenting and reporting of medication errors; and
- Preparing and disseminating drug availability lists to various specialist clinics.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Successfully completed one (1) year Internship.
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
- Registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Valid practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer application.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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JOB GROUP KNH10 (3 POSTS)
Job Purpose
The Assistant Medical Engineering Technologist will be responsible to a Medical Engineering Technologist in the provision of Bio-Medical Engineering Services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out assigned duties of sectional works as per set targets;
- Receiving, utilizing and accounting for materials and spares;
- Ensuring safe and efficient use of tools and equipment in the section;
- Carrying out Medical equipment installation works and duties in line with set standards, practices, observations and guidelines applicable in the unit;
- Ensuring all job cards of works assigned are duly completed and returned to the supervisor;
- Observing cleanliness, orderliness, at personal level and at work place;
- Ensuring punctuality, availability, and efficient use of all working hours;
- Participating in committee meetings as appropriate;
- Ensuring the safety and security of self, staff clients, and facilities;
- Ensuring that the overall activities meet the requirements of quality management and environmental policies and legal stipulations.
- Interpretation of Architectural and Engineering drawings.
Qualification and Experience
- Diploma in Medical Engineering Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Registration with relevant professional body.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GROUP KNH6
Job Purpose
An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Principal Bio-Medical Engineering Technologist in provision of Bio-Medical Engineering Services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning and supervision of complete Hospital medical equipments;
- Monitoring and supervision of works in progress;
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly physical progress of Hospital medical equipments;
- Preparing bill of quantities and scheduling of Medical Equipments;
- Ensuring compliance with specifications and standards;
- Arranging for the testing and preparation of cost estimates and schedule of medical equipments.
- Allocation of duties and supervision of staff.
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Engineering Technology or any other approved and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Served in the grade of Senior Technologist (Medical Engineering) or a comparable position for a minimum period of at least five (5) years.
- Registered with the relevant professional body.
- Valid Practising licence.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GROUP KNH9 (2 Posts) (Neonatal Nursing) (KNH Othaya Hospital)
Job purpose
The Nursing Officer will be responsible to the Senior Nursing Officer for planning of nursing care of patients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcome.
- Providing health education and counselling to patients/ clients.
- Referring patients and clients appropriately.
- Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans.
- Maintaining records on patients/ clients health condition and care.
- Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment.
- Collecting and compiling clinical data.
Qualifications and Experience
- Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing.
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) OR Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).
- Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Valid Practising License from Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Certificate in computer applications.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GROUP KNH8 (2 POSTS)
Job Purpose
The ICT Officer (Application/Systems Development) will be responsible for delivering high quality, maintainable and robust software solutions that fit the hospital end user requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and implement applications/solutions based on given requirements, documenting the designs and providing time estimates to meet business requirements
- Translate design requirements into reliable and user-friendly solutions using appropriate technologies, languages and tools.
- Modify existing or create new application programs to address business requirements
- Developing, optimizing and normalizing database structures to ensure optimal database performance of application systems.
- Developing interfaces for user data capture and generation of reports as required by users
- fProduce automated Unit/Integration tests during development and support System/UAT testing in conjunction with interested parties.
- Integrate applications both internally developed as well as outsourced systems to ensure seamless exchange of data across multiple application systems and databases.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in software applications and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements
- Give technical and business support to customers, helpdesk, Data Centre and other ICT personnel in order to meet business and operational needs
- Prepare and test sample datasets to ensure that output from new or modified systems work as intended.
- Conduct user acceptance testing to ensure the program can be used easily and functions as intended
- Write detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer operators;
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Computer science, Computer software, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Fluent in at least two programming languages / tools e.g. demonstrated .NET development experience.
- Knowledge of Object Orientated (OO) principles and OO Design experience
- Experience and technology competence in using .Net with Visual Studio, ADO.net, HTTP, HTML, Javascript, ORACLE, MSSQL, SVN, ASP, C#. (Evidence provided by previous industry experience or relevant certifications).
- Complied with the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
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JOB GROUP KNH8
Job
The ICT Officer (IT security) will be responsible for installing, administering, and troubleshooting the organization's IT security solutions to ensure protection of the critical information asset of the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Installing, administering, and troubleshooting network security solutions.
- Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource.
- Performing vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster recovery plans.
- Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.
- Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behavior.
- Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
- Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice.
- Configuring and supporting security tools, such as firewalls and anti-virus software.
- Training staff to understand and use security protocols.
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Computer science, Computer software, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Professional certifications in CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, CEH, NIST Cyber security Framework etc.
- Complied with the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
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JOB GROUP KNH8 (4 POSTS)
Job Purpose
The ICT Officer (Network & Infrastructure administration) will be responsible for Analysis, design, installation, configuration, maintaining and repair of the network, server and application infrastructure components.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, setup and configure complex switching environments and complex wireless networks that support secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications.
- Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital mission critical applications
- Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls.
- Setup and maintain the LAN and its associated components (switches, structured cabling, power provisioning etc.).
- Install, configure, and maintain various types of hardware and software and monitoring the performance of servers at all times.
- Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS.
- Configure, manage, and implement various operating systems.
- Maintenance of both the wired & wireless network inclusive of performance, security, throughput and upgrades.
- Implement network upgrades by developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
- Implementing effective maintenance of all hardware inclusive of enterprise hardware such as servers, storage, switches, routers, and UPS’s.
- Troubleshooting of network hardware and software applications, IP Phones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
- To ensure that all work and changes to infrastructure components are performed in such a way as to minimize disruptions to existing ICT services.
- To assist in keeping track of the Hospital’s infrastructure assets and ensure that the infrastructure and data is kept secure at all times.
- To ensure that technology is used, managed and supported in accordance with the Hospital’s standards, policies and procedures.
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Computer science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Relevant Networking and server certification e.g. CCNA, CCNP, MCP, MCSA etc.
- Knowledge of VOIP implementation and support
- Knowledge and understanding of Operating System fundamentals especially UNIX, Linux and Oracle Solaris.
- Complied with the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
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JOB GROUP KNH8 (2 POSTS)
Job Purpose
The ICT Officer (Database administration) will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of the Hospital databases.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establishes the needs of users and monitoring user access and security
- Creates and maintains all databases required for development, testing, training and production usage.
- Designing databases for maximal performance, scalability, flexibility, and reliability.
- Performs the capacity planning required to create and maintain the databases. The DBA works closely with system administration staff.
- Performs ongoing tuning of the database instances.
- Plans and implements backup and recovery of the databases.
- Controls migrations of programs, database changes, reference data changes and menu changes through the development life cycle.
- Implements and enforces security for all of the Databases.
- Performs database re-organizations as required to assist performance and ensure maximum uptime of the database.
- Puts standards in place to ensure that all application design and code is produced with proper integrity, security and performance. The DBA will perform reviews on the design and code frequently to ensure the site standards are being adhered to.
- Provides technical support to application development teams.
- Enforces and maintains database constraints to ensure integrity of the database.
- Administers all database objects, including tables, clusters, indexes, views, sequences, packages and procedures.
- Assists with impact analysis of any changes made to the database objects.
- Troubleshoots problems regarding the databases, applications and development tools.
- Create new database users as required.
- Manage sharing of resources amongst applications.
- The DBA has ultimate responsibility for the physical and logical database design.
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Computer science, Computer software, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Good knowledge of database security management.
- Good understanding of at least one of Linux or UNIX operating systems.
- DBA certification required: Oracle DBA, MCDBA, or equivalent.
- Complied with the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GROUP KNH10 (2 POSTS)
Job Purpose
The Assistant Dental Technologist will work under the supervision of a Senior Dental Technologist in the provision of quality dental technology services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assessing patients’ needs;
- Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients;
- Pouring plastic and stone models of dental prosthetics.
- Repairing and/or relining existing full and/or partial dentures.
- Arranging and clasping teeth for new wire or cast chrome partials.
- Assisting in banding wire for clasping and making soldered rests for partial dentures.
- Assisting in the construction of new dental appliances by selecting and setting up acrylic or porcelain teeth using dental wax, articulator, and various waxing instruments according to dentist’s prescription;
- Recording bite relations on dental articulators; and
- Assisting in grinding, smoothing, and polishing dental prosthetics using finishing burrs and grinding equipment.
Qualification & Experience
- Diploma in Dental Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Registration with the Professional/Regulatory body.
- Evidence of knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
- Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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JOB GRADE KNH5 (1POST)
Job Purpose
The Manager, Marketing & Communication will be responsible to the Chief Manager, Marketing and Communication in provision of Marketing & Communication services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental work plans, budget and performance;
- Overseeing organization of a platform to enhance strategic engagement with the public;
- Produce engaging and insightful content in a variety of different formats (including videos)
- Develop original ideas and creative communication products for ongoing and emerging narratives;
- Plan and manage the design, content and production of new marketing materials;
- Prepare press release, media invites and detailed media activity reports;
- Understanding customers’ needs and developing plans to address them;
- Acknowledge and resolve customer complaints quickly and efficiently;
- Spearheading customer and employee satisfaction surveys.
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication, Marketing, Information Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Mass Communication, Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Commerce (Marketing Option), Business Administration (Marketing Option), Communication Studies or Public Relations or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Membership with to a relevant professional body.
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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 http://www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or 13th April 2021 to the address below:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
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“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following documents during the interview:-
- A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
- EACC Clearance
- Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
- HELB Compliance
- KRA Tax Compliance
“Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification”.
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