Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Obstetrics & Gynecology) 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
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,writesandrespondstorequestsforconsultationfromotherSpecialist 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 degree in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Sub Specialization in any of the clinical disciplines or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council will be an added advantage;
Specialist recognition in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board. However, those that have finished MMed in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and are undergoing the pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Valid practicing license as an Obstetrics & Gynaecology by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Interested applicants who meet the requirements are requested to download and fill the application form available on KNH Website www.knh.or.ke. 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 18th March, 2024 to the address below:-The Chief Executive OfficerKenyatta National HospitalP.O Box 20723-00202NAIROBI“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
NB:Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta National Hospital, Human Resource Division will contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through Telephone number 0780433080 only.“ANY FORM OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION”
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