Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine plus formal Fellowship in Medical Oncology or equivalent specialist qualification.
  
• Fully registered and licensed as a Specialist Medical Practitioner by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  
• Minimum 3–5 years’ progressive post-specialist experience practicing as a Medical Oncologist within a busy tertiary hospital or dedicated private diagnostic oncology system.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical competence in oncology.
  
• Excellent patient-centred communication and counselling skills.
  
• Strong multidisciplinary team collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to work flexibly across hospital and private clinic systems.
  
• Strong clinical judgement, professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
  
• Commitment to evidence-based oncology care and continuous clinical improvement.
  
• Engagement Options
  
• Fee-for-service or consultant model, subject to discussion.
  
• Fixed clinic days per week may apply.
  

Clinical Care

• Provide outpatient and inpatient medical oncology consultations and support diagnosis and management of solid and hematologic malignancies.
  

Oncology Treatment Planning

• Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy in line with evidence-based treatment standards.
  

Multidisciplinary Care

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, tumour boards, and coordinated patient management discussions.
  

Palliative & Supportive Care

• Provide palliative oncology input and supportive care planning for patients requiring holistic cancer care support.
  

Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
  

Quality & Governance

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and oncology records, participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and adhere to institutional policies and KMPDC regulatory standards.
  

Academic & Research Contribution

• Participate in academic research, grant applications, case discussions, academic tumour boards, clinical research, and data collection initiatives.