Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Surgical Services through the Head of Department, the
Chief Medical Specialist will be responsible and accountable for patients under his/her
care.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Take the lead in clinical decision making for specialized quality in patient and
outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and
rehabilitative services;
b) Formulate and review health policies, strategies and guidelines;
c) Participate in formulation of national health planning;
d) Plan and manage hospital programmes;
e) Ensure adherence to health standards and guidelines;
f) Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring
and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
g) Evaluate provision of services within the speciality;
h) Lead committees as assigned by HOD or other appointing authority;
i)
Spearhead research activities in the speciality;
j)
Act as Head of Department as and when required;
k) Providing clinical guidance on the management of complicated medical or
surgical cases;
l)
Offering efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care to patients in
the wards and speciality clinics;
m) Discussing procedures, investigation reports and prescribed treatments with
patients or next of kin;
n) Performing specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and medical procedures;
o) Providing specialized training to health professionals in various medical
disciplines;
p) Supervising and mentoring medical specialists in training, medical officers,
medical intern and other students;
q) Performing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance
and forensic duties;
r) Spearhead community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and
treatment;
s) Documentation of patient data and utilization to benefit the customer and
service provider;
t) Conduct disease surveillance, develop and implement prevention and control
measures;
u) Conducting biomedical research & clinical audits and implementing the
findings;
v) Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees;
w) Participating in the preparation of departmental procurement plans,
development of specifications and tender evaluation among other; and
participating in departmental budget preparation
Qualifications and Work Experience
a) Master’s degree in relevant clinical discipline from a recognized institution;
b) Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent;
c) Registration Certificate by relevant professional body;
d) Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist
Council;
e) Annual Specialist Practice licence from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist
Council;
f) Sub specialization in the relevant clinical disciplines;
g) Professional Indemnity Cover;
h) At least two (2) publications in medical related fields;
i)
Leadership/ Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution and
j) Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5)
of which should have been at the level of senior medical specialist or comparable
position.
Method of Application
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 C.V indicating
qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and
certificates which 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:
1. Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. Successful candidate 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 shortlisted applicants and candidates through
Telephone number 0780433080 only.