Job Description
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KUTRRH/DCS/RENS/299
Duties and Responsibilities
Review patients’ medical histories and records in order to understand better and help diagnose their current problems.
Examine and diagnoses renal disorders and diseases among patients in the renal unit.
Refer renal patients to other medical specialists for further diagnosis of complex or unclear renal disorder or disease within the hospital.
Prescribe the appropriate medication and other remedies to renal patients’ conditions and diseases.
Establish plan of care for renal patients, centered on slowing the progress of their disease or disorder, and incorporate diet and lifestyle changes, as well as monitored medications within or without the hospital.
Monitor and support patients’ progress while under medication and other remedies in the renal unit.
Review patients’ medications or remedies to minimize unnecessary risks, if any, and identify potentially harmful interactions between otherwise- beneficial drugs in the renal unit.
Collaborate with other medical specialists in performing or in dealing with complex, escalated or extensive medical as required by patients.
Provide nephrology research and training to nephrology students in the unit.
Guide and mentor junior medical staff, students and interns, together with their work in the nephrology unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution.
Master of Medicine in Nephrology from a recognized institution
Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Current retention certificate
Valid Practice License.
Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC
Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
Proficiency in computer applications.
At least three years of working experience as a Nephrologist in a reputable hospital.
Soft Skills Required
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Observation skills
Analytical skills
Compassionate
Supervisory skills
Ability to work under pressure
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If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers
For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you have to attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form when you apply online via the portal.The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 28th August 2020.Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke
The successful candidates will be offered an attractive remunerative package which includes a basic salary and allowances. The Hospital will facilitate travel for the successful candidates and assist in acquiring work permits and job placement for spouses where possible.These jobs are for a two (2) year renewable contract.Qualified Kenyans living abroad as well as well as experts from other nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Apply via :
kutrrh.go.ke