Latest Recruitment at Kenyatta National Hospital

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 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.

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Job Purpose

The inspector (mechanical) will be responsible to the Superintendent (Mechanical) for maintenance of plant and machinery.

Duties

• Inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical installations including power generating engines, fire fighting equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning plants in the Hospital
• Inspect and test equipment before and after repairs.
• Assigning duties, training and Supervising Artisans
• Prepare reports on products.
• Evaluate mechanical and electro mechanical systems and products
• Ensuring compliance with OSHE Act and KNH safety policy
• Prioritize purchases and ensure proper specifications and standards.
• Ensuring compliance with the set standard operating procedures
• Making weekly reports

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technician Certificate Part III or other approved equivalent qualification.
• Served in the grade of Inspector (Mechanical) in the Public Service for at least two (2) years.
• Registration by the Association of Engineers of Kenya.
• Certificate of proficiency in computer operations from a recognized institution.