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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
The Medical Specialists (Paediatric) are responsible to the Head of Department in 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
- 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 Vision: A world class Patient Centered Specialized Care Hospital ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED 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 degree in Paediatric or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate in Paediatric from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council.
- Valid practicing license in Paediatric from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Professional Indemnity Cover
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Paediatric 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
- Master’s of Medicine degree in Peadiatric or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Certification/Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from a recognized institution.
- Specialist recognition certificate in Paediatric Neurology from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council.
- Valid practicing license in Peadiatric Neurology from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Professional Indemnity Cover
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Psychiatry) 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
- Assessing and managing patients;
- Conducting clinics;
- Training, supervising and mentoring postgraduate students, Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students;
- Undertaking medico-legal duties including writing court reports and attending court sessions when required;
- Participating in medical examinations and in medical board proceedings;
- Participating in community diagnosis, prevention and treatments;
- Carrying out health education and promotion;
- Preparing medical reports;
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Psychiatry or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition as a Psychiatrist from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Valid practicing license in Psychiatry by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
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The Medical Specialists (Radiology) 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
- 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;
- 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 Radiology from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate in Radiology from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Valid practicing license in Radiology by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Ophthalmology) 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 class Patient Centered Specialized Care Hospital ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED
- 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’s of Medicine degree in Ophthalmology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate in Ophthalmology from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Valid specialist practicing license in Ophthalmology from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Anterior segment / corneal subspecialty training or evidence of interest will be an added advantage.
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialist (ENT Surgery) is responsible to the Head of Department for providing 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 specialized quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialties
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialties;
- 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 specialty and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters of Medicine degree in ENT Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate in ENT Surgery from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council.
- Valid practicing license in ENT Surgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Paediatric Surgery) responsible to the Head of Department for providing 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.
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Accepts other responsibilities that the Senior Medical Specialist may request from time to time, such as representation on Committees, investigates patient management
- practices, and initiates new procedures and services
- 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
- Working 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’s degree in Paediatric Surgery ore equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by a relevant professional body.
- Valid practicing license in Paediatric Surgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) 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
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters of Medicine degree in Obstetric and Gyaenacology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate in Obstetric and Gyaenacology from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council.
- Valid practicing license in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Paediatric Surgery) responsible to the Head of Department for providing 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
- Accepts other responsibilities that the Senior Medical Specialist may request from time to time, such as representation on Committees, investigates patient management
- 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
- Working 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
- Performing emergency medical procedures
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Paediatric Surgery ore equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by a relevant professional body.
- Valid practicing license in Paediatric Surgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Radiation/Clinical Oncology) are responsible to a 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
- Managing and treating cancer patients in coordination with the other departmental staff throughout the entire course of cancer treatment.
- Collecting medical histories and performing physical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties, such as maintaining records, coordinating with other medical personnel, to offer treatment to patients.
- Investigate and request appropriate investigations and able to interpret them in order to select appropriate oncologic treatment options.
- Prescribing various types of treatment, such as chemotherapy, medications and targeted
- hormonal therapy.
- Treatment of cancer patients using advanced treatment technology like IMRT, VMAT, intra-cavity/interstitial Brachytherapy, 3D Conformal Radiotherapy and manipulation of
- computer-based tools in achieving treatment goals.
- Performing procedures to treat regions of the body affected by cancer treatment.
- Writing prescriptions, providing specific cancer information to patients, monitoring treatment plans and improving patients' quality of life.
- Explaining cancer development stages to patients, discussing treatment options and assisting in symptom management.
- Caring for patients throughout the entire course of cancer treatment, from diagnosis to recovery or death.
- Ensure quality assurance is achieved on equipment, accessories and treatment plans to enhance patient safety
- Maintain accurate database of patient information and treatment plans.
- Active participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and able to consult widely with other sub specialty in Oncology for the best interest of the patient.
- Be research oriented and able to enhance evidence-based practice
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Radiation Oncology OR Masters of Clinical Oncology equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Specialist recognition certificate in Radiation Oncology or Clinical Oncology from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council.
- Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Valid license from the Kenya Radiation Protection Board with prior experience of working with linear accelerators and simulation.
- Proof of knowledge in sound diagnostic skills and judgement.
- Proof of Proficiency in Information Technology with regards to Oncology Information System (added advantage)
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Orthopaedic 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
- 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
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters of Medicine degree in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Valid practicing license in Orthopaedic Surgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Professional Indemnity Cover
Method of Application
Method of Application
Interested applicants who meet the requirements are requested to download and fill the application form (https://knh.or.ke/vacancies/2017/aug/KNH_Applicational_Form-rev.pdf) The application form together with a detailed C.V listing the qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or before 16th May 2022 to the address below:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
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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