Massive Recruitment at Kenyatta National Hospital

JOB GROUP K1,

ANAESTHESIA (1 POST), ENT (1 POST)   
 
Job Purpose
 
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Surgical Services through the Head of Department, the Chief Medical Specialist will be responsible and accountable for patients under his/her care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishing effective teams to deliver quality clinical outcomes and ensure good working relationships with other specialists.
• Promoting efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care to patients.
• Providing clinical direction and consultation to all levels of medical and professional staff.
• Performing complicated clinical procedures in the area of specialization.  
• Participating in the planning and management of health care programmes and projects in the Hospital. f) Participating in the assessment of patients as may be required by the Hospital Management. g) Participating in clinical research, health planning and policy.
• Teaching, training, coaching and mentoring Clinicians and students. 
• Participating in preparation of annual budgets for the department.
• Participating in quality Assurance / OSHE initiatives in the Department.
• Ensuring compliance with the set standard operating procedures. '
• Facilitating regular inspections and quality audits to ensure conformity with national guidelines and regulations.
• Protecting patients and support staff by adhering to Infection Control Protocols.
• Participating in the preparation of the expenditure estimates/ PC negotiations for the department.
• Effective supervision and development of staff.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience   

• Masters Degree in Medicine (M.Med) in the respective area of specialization from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
• Sub-specialization in the respective specialty. c) Proven experience of not less than three (3) years at the level of senior Medical Specialist.  'Specialist Recognition and retention Certificate from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya.
• Evidence of research and at least three (3) professional publications in reputable local or international journals on particular scientific findings/practices in the relevant field is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to lead change management.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial management and experience in managing budgets.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and planning of specialized clinical services.
• Professional indemnity cover.

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 JOB GROUP K2
 
Job Purpose

The purpose of the Deputy Director, Human Resource will be to organize, analyse, design, recruit and select, train and develop performance appraisal, career and succession planning and management of employee retentions within the Hospital.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating human resource management policies, rules and regulations and ensuring adherence to the laid down procedures, rules and regulations.
• Analyzing the impact of human resource management policies, rules and regulations on the staff in the Hospital.
• Reflect the Hospital’s values, promotes accountability and high performance.
• Providing technical advice and interpreting Human Resource policies, rules and regulations.
• Establishing Human Resource Management Information System.
•  Overseeing and coordinating all human resource management activities including preparation of Human Resource Budget, recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, career management, training and development, staff welfare, discipline, salary administration.
• Capacity building and performance management.

Qualifications and Experience  

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience with at least five (5) years’ experience in a management capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Human Resource Management, Sociology, Records Management, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management/ Development, Human Resource Planning and Development, Business Administration/ Management, Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Prove of membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Certificate. 
• Leadership/Management Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Leadership/ManagementCourselastingnotlessthanfour(4)weeksfromarecogniz ed institution
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution Kenya, 2010
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional Competencies and administrative capability.

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JOB GROUP K4

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Planning & Strategy, the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for coordinating all Monitoring & Evaluation related activities and providing constant feedback to the Board of Management, Technical and Program Teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership in coordinating the Hospital budget process.
• Overseeing the establishing and managing a performance monitoring and evaluation framework for all programmes and projects in the Hospital.
• Overseeing the conduct of mid-term and post-programme evaluations and the preparation of periodic progress reports on programmes, projects and strategies.
• Directing analysis of M&E findings, best practices and lessons learned and the dissemination of same to departments/units.
• Supporting Management in employing an impact and evidence-based approach to working so that lessons learnt are implemented in future plans and priorities.
• Overseeing the collection and provision of planning data for the formulation of the Hospitals development strategies.
• Leading in monitoring the implementation of Strategic Plan, Annual Operational Plan and Performance Contract and compiling of periodic reports.
• Coordinating the preparation of Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and expenditure review reports.
• Monitoring resource utilization to ensure resources are utilized efficiently and in line with the approved budget and work-plans.
• Spearheading and coordinating consolidation of the Hospital’s resource mobilization needs and prioritize resource mobilization requirements.
• Undertaking Financial and Economic modelling.
• Coordinating corporate research and innovations.

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Monitoring &Evaluation, Demographics techniques, operation research, survey techniques, Strategy or relevant field from the recognized University.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Monitoring &Evaluation, Demographics techniques, operation research, survey techniques, Strategy or relevant field from the recognized University.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• A certificate in Leadership/Management course.
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications and statistical packages.
• Certificate in monitoring and evaluation course not lasting less than four (4) weeks.
• Fulfil the requirements Chapter six (6) of the Constitution Kenya, 2010.

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Job Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

• Performing dental prosthesis.
• Adjusting devices for people who have lost teeth or need to correct the appearance and performance of their teeth.
• Constructing plastic dentures or implants.
• Reconstructing the face of people damaged by accidents or diseases.
• Designing, implementing and evaluating training programmes.
• Coordinating the designing of appliances/ prostheses required in dentistry.
• Assessing patient’s needs in relation to the appliances/prostheses.
• Providing specifications for procurement of dental equipment and materials.
• Training, counseling, guiding and mentoring staff and students.
• Arranging and clasping teeth for new wire or cast chrome partials.
• Banding wire for clasping and making soldered rests for partial dentures.
• Coordinating 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.
• Fabricating base plates and wax bite rims.
• Recording bite relations on dental articulators.
• Grinding, smoothing, and polishing dental prosthetics using finishing burrs and grinding equipment.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of dental laboratory tools and equipment such as trimmers, grinders, lathes, articulators, and cleaning devices; and
• Maintaining, recording, preparing reports, and conducting correspondence relative to the work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dental Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Technology from a recognized institution or its equivalent.
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Certificate in leadership/management course.
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability.
• Registration with the professional/Regulatory body.
• Certificate in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Complied with the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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JOB GROUP K5

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Chief Administrative Officer will be responsible for ensuring coordination of all administrative functions in the Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Headship of the Department.
• Participating in development of the Department’s work plan and budget.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports.
• Participating in the implementation of the performance management system in the section.
• Managing transport services including the repair, procurement and disposal of vehicles.
• Leasing and tenancy aspects of staff houses and Hospital buildings.
• Overall management of the laundry, catering, cleaning and general office services.
• Mentoring and coaching staff.
• Spearheading culture change to improve the Hospital image.
• Promoting the Hospital Occupational Health and Safety initiatives.
• Coordinating quality assurance activities in the department.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.
• Assessing staff performance.
• Ensuring efficient and effective management of the support services.
• Promoting the welfare of patients and staff and ensuring their safety.
• Acting as secretariat to select senior management committees.

Qualification

• Master’s degree in either; Health Management, Hospital Administration, Hospital Planning, Public Health, Health Economics or Business Administration from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Government, Anthropology, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Health Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of health services in a large health institution.
• Professional membership in related field will be an added advantage.
• Certificate of proficiency in computer operations from a recognized institution.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Key Competencies

• Resource management skills.
• Managing performance and driving for outcomes.
• Establishing strategic directions.
• Visionary/Leading change.
• Policy development.
• Influencing persuasion and negotiation.
• Effective communication skills.
• Policy and strategic implementation.
• Delivery of quality results.
• Risk management.
• Decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Effective supervision, deployment, discipline, training and development of staff in the health administrative service.

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Job purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Human Resource, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the planning, coordination, organization and general Human Resource management services in the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Implementing human resource management policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.
• Analyzing utilization of human resources in the Hospital and advising on proper deployment.
• Interpreting and implementing human resource management regulations, rules and procedures.
• Managing payroll and human resource management records and the compliment control.
• Handling labour relations and ensuring compliance with the Kenya Labour Laws and Practices.
• Coordinating Human resource management activities/processes in the Hospital including recruitment and retention, promotion, placements/deployments, capacity development of all staff, employee relations/staff welfare, discipline, remuneration; Planning and budgeting for all Human Resource activities and programmes.
• Undertaking Capacity building and performance management.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management/ Development, Human Resource Planning and Development Business Administration/Management, Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Human Resource Management, Sociology, Records Management, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management, Records Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Certificate in Leadership/Management Course.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Job purpose

Reporting to the Senior Orthopaedic Technologist, the Orthopaedic Technologist I will be responsible for efficient and effective delivery of orthopaedic services in the Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients needs.
• Preparing and fitting orthopaedic appliances.
• Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients.
• Designing the orthopaedic appliances.
• Fabricating and assembling prosthetic/orthotic devices and other orthopaedic appliances.
• Ensuring availability of supplies and equipment.
• Ensuring maintenance, repair and replacement of the appliance.
• Supervising, training, guiding and mentoring staff and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Orthopaedic Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registered with National Association Orthopedics of Kenya.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the 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 II (Anaesthesia) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations.
• Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days.
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students.
• Performing emergency surgeries.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings;
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment.
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider.
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
• Carrying out health education and promotion.
• Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anaesthesia or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Job Details

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.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
• Reviewing patients in IDU (Infectious Diseases Unit) and in various critical care areas.
• Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
• Conducting weekly clinic.
• Conducting research and clinical audits.
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings;
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider.
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
• Carrying out health education and promotion.
• Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi or any other KMPDB recognized University.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Fellowship: Certificate or proven interest in infectious diseases sub-speciality.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Job purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Director Medical Services and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing, examine and filter patients accordingly;
• Provide quality emergency palliative/ medical care services;
• Manage and treat general illnesses/diseases. d) Manage pain and symptoms in patients with life threatening illnesses.
• Provide psychological/ spiritual support to patients referred to the unit. f) Refer patients for specialised treatment where necessary.
• Perform ward rounds where necessary. 
• Participate in continuous medical education, seminars, workshops and conferences.
• Co-ordinate continuous medical education in the unit.
• Provide health education and control measures preventable diseases and injuries.
• Carrying out and implement research projects in collaboration with medical specialists.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters Degree in Palliative Care or Masters’ in Science in Palliative Care from an institution recognised by Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover. 
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Job purpose

The Medical Specialist II (Orthopaedic) 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.

Responsibilities

• Performing clinical procedures and making decisions on patients’ management in the area of specialization.
• Conducting regular Ward Rounds.
• Responding to consultations from other clinical specialties.
• Conducting specialist out-patient clinics.
• Participating in assessment of patients as may be required by the Hospital Management.
• Participating in research, teaching and supervising the performance of both medical and non-medical staff as well as post-graduate students.
• Participating in preparation of annual budgets for the department.
• Participating in Administrative activities of the department.
• Participating in delivery of hospital strategic plan and performance contract.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Medicine (Mmed) or Surgery from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
• Sub-specialization or interest in Orthopaedic.
• Proven interest in Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Neurology and Paediatric Neonatology will have an added advantage
• Specialist Recognition and retention Certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board of Kenya.
• Evidence of research and at least two (2) professional publications in reputable local or international journals on particular scientific findings/practices in the relevant field.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover. 
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. 

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JOB GROUP K4

Job purpose

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. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations; 
• Undertaking “Second-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients; 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students; 
• Performing emergency surgeries. f) Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider; 
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control;  k) Carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• Preparing medical reports.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in any of the clinical fields or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Sub Specialization in any of the clinical disciplines or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.  h) Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover. 
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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 JOB GROUP K4 
 
Job purpose

Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Obstetric & Gynecology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations; 
• Undertaking “Second-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients; 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students; 
• Performing emergency surgeries.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider;
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control; 
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• Preparing medical reports.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Obstetric & Gynaecology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.  g) Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover. 
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the 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 II (Urology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations; 
• Undertaking “Second-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients; 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students; 
• Performing emergency surgeries. f) Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider; 
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control; 
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• Preparing medical reports.  

 
Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Sub Specialization in Urology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover.  j) Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the 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 II (Plastic Surgery) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations; 
• Undertaking “Second-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients; 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students;  
• Performing emergency surgeries. f) Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider; 
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control; 
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• Preparing medical reports. 

 
Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Sub Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.  d) Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist. f) Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover. 
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the 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 II (Ophthalmology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations; 
• Undertaking “Second-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients; 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days;  d) Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students; 
• Performing emergency surgeries.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings. h) Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider;
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control; 
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• Preparing medical reports. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Ophthalmology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.  
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover.  i) Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the 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 II (Ophthalmology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations; 
• Undertaking “Second-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients; 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students; 
• Performing emergency surgeries.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider; 
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control; 
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• Preparing medical reports.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychiatry or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.  
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover. 
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. 

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JOB GROUP K4 (P)
 
Job purpose

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. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;  
• Undertaking “Second-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients; 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days; 
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students; 
• Performing emergency surgeries
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider; 
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control;  
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and 
• Preparing medical reports.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Sub Specialization in any of the clinical disciplines or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register. 
• Professional Indemnity Cover. 
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.  
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.  

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Job Purpose

An officer at this level will be responsible to a Senior Dental Specialist in provision of specialized dental services in the Hospital.
 
Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performing specific dental procedures; restorative, prosthodontics, peadodonticts, orthodontics, minor oral-facial surgeries, and periodontology;
• Providing health education and promotion;
• Supervising, training and coaching of Dental Officers, Dental Interns and students;
• Being on call to review, manage patients and undertaking medico-legal duties which include filling of P.3forms;
• Undertaking dental examinations, age assessment, and writing dental reports;
• Conducting outreach community oral health services;
• Ensuring annual work plans are adhered to;
• Educating and creating awareness on prevention of dental diseases and dental health;
• Maintaining of a dental health information system; and
• Coordinating capacity building and development.

Qualification and Experience

• Masters of Dental Surgery degree in any of the clinical disciplines or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; c) Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Served for a minimum period of five (5) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practising license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register;
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Certificate in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications;
• Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Job purpose

Reporting to the Head of Department, Radiology, the Chief Radiographer, will be responsible for effective provision of quality radiography services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating, interpreting, implementing, evaluating and reviewing Radiological Policies, Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
• Ensuring provision of radiographic services.
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating radiographic operations.
• Coordinating performance management.
• Undertaking research and disseminating the findings
• Participating in curriculum development.
• Supervising, training, counselling, guiding and mentoring staff and students.

 
Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Science Degree in Medical Imaging or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum work experience of eight (8) years relevant work experience with not less than three (3) years as a Deputy Chief Radiographer, Job Group K5orfive (5) years progressive experience as Assistant Chief Radiographer.
• Certificate in Leadership/Management course.
• Registered with Society of Radiographers of Kenya (SORK). 
• Current practicing license from Radiation Protection Body.
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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JOB GROUP K5
 
Job purpose

Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the Deputy Chief Radiographer will be responsible for planning and coordination of radiographic services in the Hospital. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating, interpreting, implementing, evaluating and reviewing Radiological Policies, Guidelines, Standards and Procedures; 
• Ensuring provision of radiographic services; 
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating radiographic operations; 
• Coordinating performance management; 
• Undertaking research and disseminating the findings; 
• Participating in curriculum development; and 
• Supervising, training, counselling, guiding and mentoring staff and students.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Science Degree in Medical Imaging or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Minimum work experience of eight (8) years relevant work experience with not less than three (3) years as Assistant Chief Radiographer, Job Group K6.
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability 
• Certificate in Leadership/Management course.
• Registered with Society of Radiographers of Kenya (SORK). 
• Current practicing license from Radiation Protection Body. 
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

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JOB GROUP K6 
 
Job purpose  
 
Reporting to the Head of Department, Engineering services. The Superintending Engineer (mechanical) will be responsible for the coordinating, planning and implementing of mechanical engineering services in the Hospital.
 
Duties and responsibilities  

• Make strategic, operational and financial decisions requiring analytical skills, strong organizational capabilities, excellent decisions making, sound professional experience, leadership, integrity and motivation.
• Planning, coordinating, controlling and directing mechanical engineering services in Engineering department of KNH.
• Formulating, developing and implementing mechanical engineering services technical specifications, BOQS, works, materials and procedures.
• Supervising, coordinating and control of mechanical section in KNH with all its related services.
• Coordinating the sections performance management, quality assurance, statutory, or legal requirements and environmental stipulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual or special purpose reports and management documents as required.
• Coordinate training, mentorship and internships with the sections.
• Preparation and processing of procurements, evaluations and negotiations as required. i) Provide technical, professional and management   guidance to staff.  
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated.

Qualifications and experience                         

• Must have served for at least seven (7) years since graduation in a busy engineering firm or Institution and at least three (3) years as an Engineer (Mechanical) or an equivalent management position for not less than 3 years in a reputable Institution 
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in the field of engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registration by The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a professional Engineer (PE) or higher.
• Valid practicing license as a Professional Engineer or higher from EBK.
• Corporate membership Certificate of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or higher.

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JOB GROUP K7
 
Job Purpose
 
The Senior Superintendent (Building) will be responsible to the Head of Engineering Department for planning and implementing Building services in the Hospital.
 
Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising of Building Services, Built infrastructures and support services.
• Formulating and reviewing of Building Specifications for Building materials, services and works.
• Designing preparation of drawings and BOQS, monitory and supervision of Building development works, services and land projects.
• Supervising and training of Built infrastructure technical staff.
• Preparation and maintenance of inventions of Built infrastructure, preparation and  scheduling of PPMS, preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Preparation and processing of procurements including tenders evaluations and technical negotiations.
• Budget preparation, planning and implementation.
• Preparation of periodic reports and management documents.

Qualifications and experience;

• Served as a Superintendent (Building) or an equivalent position for not less than      three (3) years in a reputable organization.
• National Diploma in Building Services or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.,  
• Higher Diploma in Building economics, construction or architecture or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Registration by NCA.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Registration with the relevant Professional Body
• Complied with the requirements in Chapter Six in the contribution of Kenya 2010.

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JOB GROUP K8
 
The Superintendent (Building) will be responsible to the Senior Superintendent (Building) for planning and implementing Building services in the Hospital.
 
Duties and responsibilities 

• Coordinating and supervising of Building Services, Built infrastructures and support services.
• Formulating and reviewing of Building Specifications for Building materials, services and      works.
• Designing preparation of drawings and BOQS, monitory and supervision of Building development works, services and land projects.
• Supervising and training of Built infrastructure technical staff.
• Preparation and maintenance of inventions of Built infrastructure, preparation and      scheduling of PPMS, preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Preparation and processing of procurements including tenders evaluations and technical negotiations. 
• Budget preparation, planning and implementation.
• Preparation of periodic reports and management documents.

Qualifications and experience

• Served as a Senior Inspector (Building) or an equivalent position for a period not less than three (3) years in a reputable organization.
• National Diploma in Building Services or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Higher Diploma in Building economics, construction or architecture or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Registration by NCA.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Registration with the relevant Professional Body
• Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six of Contribution Kenya 2010.

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JOB GROUP K9,
 
The Senior Inspector (Building) will be responsible to the Senior Superintendent (Building) for implementation of building services in the Hospital.

Duties and responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, control and direct the Building Section.
• Participate in development of the Section Work plan and budget.
• Developing specifications and bills of quantities for works and equipment.
• Participate in procurement of goods, works and service.
• Manage Building inventories, develop and implement PPM schedule for Building equipment and services. 
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports.
• Participate in committee meetings as appropriate.
• Supervise, coach and mentor staff.
• Approve work schedules and on calls schedules for section.
• Ensure the implementation of the policies and procedures, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the hospital.
• Ensure that the overall activities meet the requirements of quality management environmental policies and legal stipulations.
• Demonstrate evidence of successful participation in required training programs offered by the hospital.
• Recognize the necessary to continually develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position. 

Qualifications and experience

• National Diploma in Building Services or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Higher Diploma in Building economics, construction or architecture or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Registration by NCA d) Proficiency in computer applications.
• Registration with the relevant Professional Body
• Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Contribution Kenya 2010.

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JOB GROUP K9
 
Job Purpose

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Superintendent (Electrical) for implementation 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 mechanical installation works and duties in line with set standards, practices, observations and guidelines applicable to mechanical trade; e) Ensuring all job cards of works assigned are duly completed and returned to the supervisor; f) Observing cleanliness, orderliness, at personal level and at work place; g) Ensuring punctuality, availability, and efficient use of all working hours
• Taking personal Interest to pursue training in line with sectional and hospital staff development plan. i) Demonstrate 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 clients, and facilities
• Ensuring that the overall activities meet the requirements of quality management and environmental policies and legal stipulations.

Qualification and Experience

• National Diploma in Building Services or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Engineering Technology in any of the following fields Building and Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plant, Motor Vehicle Engineering.
• Registration by NCA d) Registration with relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Complied with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.