ENT Surgeon-Paediatric ENT

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• MMed in ENT, Head & Neck Surgery/Otorhinolaryngology from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Paediatric Otolaryngology 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 paediatric airway, otologic, rhinologic, and head & neck conditions including congenital anomalies.
  
• Perform paediatric ENT surgeries within credentialed scope, including airway, otology, and endoscopic procedures.
  
• Coordinate MDT care with anaesthesia, paediatrics, maxillofacial, and speech/swallowing services.
  
• Establish and follow peri-operative pathways and safety protocols for paediatric ENT.
  
• Provide outpatient clinics and inpatient consults, including urgent/emergency care.
  
• Contribute to guideline/policy development for paediatric ENT services.
  
• Teach and mentor trainees and allied health professionals.
  
• Participate in audits, registries, and research in paediatric otolaryngology.