Requirements

• Should have completed a Masters in Medicine or its equivalent
  
• Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
  
• Should have completed a fellowship in gastroenterology
  
• Should have teaching and research experience with a minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience
  
• Should be a competent specialist recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
  
• Should be innovative with good managerial skills
  
• Should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
  

The incumbent will:

• Establish integrated efforts among consultants to ensure the best treatment plan
  
• Provide counseling/education to patients and their families on wellness, prevention and early detection
  
• Participate in the development of education programmes and implement mechanisms for teaching
  
• Lead, plan and organize the formation of an efficient and efficient gastroenterology service
  
• Develop policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the programme
  
• Execute short and long-term strategic plans for the department
  
• Promote and undertake research activities to strengthen the programme and AKUH Nairobi
  
• Organize and implement a quality assurance programme for the programme