Job Description
Medical Jobs, Kenyatta National Hospital Jobs.
Job Purpose
- The Medical Specialists (Gastroenterology/ Hepatologist) 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.
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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, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist 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 of Medicine degree in Internal Medicine or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) degree or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Certification/ Fellowship in Gastroenterology/ Hepatologist from a recognized institution OR any demonstrated interest to train in Gastroenterology/ Hepatologist are encouraged to apply:
- Specialist recognition certificate in Gastroenterology/ Hepatologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council;
- Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Valid practicing license in Gastroenterology/ Hepatologist from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- Professional Indemnity Cover.
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How to Apply
All those interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements are requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH Website www.knh.or.ke.
The application form together with a detailed CV and MUST include all testimonials, certified copies of academic certificates and all supporting relevant documents must MUST BE SERIALIZED should sent on or before 22nd December, 2025 to the address below: or dropped at the Hospital’s Central Registry located at the KNH Administration block.
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.”
NB:
Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful candidates will be required to submit the document listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
- EACC Clearance
- Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
- HELB Compliance
- KRA Tax Compliance
“ANY FORM OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.”
Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta National Hospital, Human Resource Division will contact the shortl
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