JOB
GROUP KNH6 (2 POSTS)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department the Medical
Specialist (Paediatric Haemato-oncologist) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality patient care.
Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities, including coordination of intervention activities, development and review of
protocol, SOPs and work instructions.
Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students.
Work with other specialties for multi-disciplinary patient care
Undertake and support medical research and clinical audits, utilizing the data to benefit the patient while implementing the recommendations.
Undertake all required patient care activities; emergency medical
procedures, ward rounds and communicating to patients.
Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
Accepts other responsibilities that the Senior Medical Specialist may request from time to time, such as representation on Committees, investigate patient management practices, and initiate new procedures and services
Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the and national referral policies
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s Degree in Paediatrics or equivalent from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Board.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer or comparable position.
Sub-specialization in Haemato-oncology or 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 the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Professional Indemnity Cover.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
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All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements are requested to download and fill the application form. The application form together with a detailed C.V. indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or 12th October 2021 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: (A) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following documents during the interview:-“Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification”.
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