Kenyatta National Hospital Medical Specialists 4 Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta National Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:-

Medical Specialist II
Ref: 2014/07/01
 

Job Group K4 
4 Posts 

• Medicine - 1 Post
• Neurosurgery - 1 Post
• Radiology  - 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

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.  

Specific duties will include:-

• 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, training 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.
• Participate in Administrative activities of the department.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Medicine (MMed) or Surgery from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
• At least one sub-specialization in the respective specialty.
• Proven experience of not less than three (3) years at the level of Medical Specialist II.
• 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.
• Interest or specialization in Respiratory Infectious is highly desired for Physicians.
• Computer literate.

How to Apply

All those interested in these position and meet the minimum requirements  are requested to submit their letter of application together with a detailed C.V indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates  on or before 1st August, 2014 to the address below:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenyatta National Hospital,
P.O Box 20723 - 00202,
Nairobi.

Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.