Paediatric Oncologist

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• Sub-specialty training in Paediatric Oncology or equivalent from an institution 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 diagnose paediatric malignancies using clinical assessment, imaging, and pathology.
  
• Plan and administer systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) per protocols; monitor response and toxicities.
  
• Coordinate multimodal care with surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive services.
  
• Provide inpatient and outpatient oncology services, including emergency management of oncologic complications.
  
• Counsel families on diagnosis, treatment options, consent, and survivorship care plans.
  
• Participate in tumour boards, protocol development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Support data collection, cancer registries, and clinical research/clinical trials where available.
  
• Teach and mentor trainees and contribute to community awareness and early detection initiatives.