Career Opportunities at Kenyatta National Hospital - 4 positions

The Medical Specialist II 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.

Medical Specialists Job 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 for the Medical Specialists Job

• Masters Degree in Medicine (Mmed) from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
• At least one sub-specialization or interest in Gastroentology.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• 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.
• Certificate in computer operations from a recognized institution.

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The Catering Manager will be responsible to the Head of Department, Administration for provision of quality catering services in the Hospital.

Catering Manager Job Responsibilities

• Setting performance targets and ensuring that they are achieved.
• Ensuring availability of adequate food supplies all the time.
• Organizing and managing of Hospital catering services.
• Maintaining catering facilities in the Hospital.
• Preparing expenditure estimates for the unit and ensuring proper utilization of the funds allocated.
• Ensuring proper utilization and maintenance of office equipment and other supplies in the unit.
• Spearheading culture change to improve the Hospital image.
• Promoting the Hospital Occupational Health and Safety initiatives.
• Coordinating quality assurance activities in the unit.
• Preparing reports on the operations of the unit.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.
• Enforcing regulatory/statutory requirements.

Qualifications for the Catering Manager Job

• Masters degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel and Catering Management or Institutional management from a recognised institution.
• Served in the grade of Deputy Catering Manager for a minimum period of three (3) years in a large organization.
• Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Member of the Hotel keepers and Caterers Association.
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance.

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The Deputy Chief Medical Engineering Technologist will be responsible to the Chief Medical Engineering Technologist (Engineer) for the efficient management and control of the Biomedical Engineering Department.

Medical Engineering Technologist Job Responsibilities

• Undertaking health technology assessments.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing high technology medical equipment/plant and furniture.
• Supervising installations and commissioning/decommissioning of high technology medical equipment and plants.
• Supervising medical engineering works.
• Preparing planned preventive maintenance schedule.
• Ensuring quality of medical equipment in terms of performance and safety.
• Providing specifications on procurement of appropriate medical equipment.
• Maintaining and disseminating information on medical engineering services.
• Training users on use and maintenance of medical equipment.

Qualifications for the Medical Engineering Technologist

• Bachelors Degree in Biomedical or its accepted equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years at the position of Chief Medical Engineering Technologist or equivalent position in a large organization.
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Registered by a regulatory body or have a certificate of competence from the
• Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya (AMEK) or any other relevant body.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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The Registered Clinical Officer II will be responsible to the Senior Registered Clinical Officer for the management of clinical services in the Hospital.

Registered Clinical Officer Job Responsibilities

• Planning, examining and conducting primary health care activities.
• Diagnosing and treating patient’s ailment in the outpatients/clinics.
• Undertaking clinical work in the respective areas of deployment.
• Teaching students attached to the hospital.
• Supervising and counselling staff engaged on routine patients’ care.
• Giving support and health education to patients.

Qualification for the Registered Clinical Officer Job

• A Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Must have a Higher Diploma in the respective area of specialization from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a NHIF accredited health facility.
• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE), mean grade C, with at least C in Biology, English or Kiswahili and a C- in any other two science subjects.
• Registration with Kenya Clinical Officers Association/ clinical council of Kenya.
• Must have a valid practicing licence.
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.