Adult Infectious Disease Specialist

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• MMed in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases recognized by KMPDC.
  
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
  
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
  
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
  
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  

• Evaluate and manage complex infectious diseases including HIV, TB, sepsis, and emerging infections.
  
• Advise on antimicrobial therapy and lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
  
• Collaborate with IPC teams on surveillance, outbreak investigation, and containment measures.
  
• Provide inpatient/outpatient consults and liaison with ICU, oncology, and surgical services.
  
• Guide vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis, and occupational health recommendations.
  
• Participate in development and review of guidelines, protocols, and training for ID and IPC.
  
• Contribute to research, audits, and monitoring of resistance trends.
  
• Teach and mentor clinicians and trainees in infectious diseases.