Kenyatta National Hospital

Health care + 1 more

Chief Medical Specialist

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Description
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.


Duties and Responsibilities
a) Take the lead in clinical decision making for specialized quality inpatient 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; and

w) Participating in the preparation of departmental procurement plans, development of

specifications and tender evaluation among other; and participating in departmental

budget preparation.


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