Job Description
MEDICAL SPECIALIST (CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON), JOB GROUP
KNH 6 (2 POSTS)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of the Department the Medical
Specialist (Cardiothoracic Surgeon) will be expected to take full responsibility
for patients under his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all their commendations;
b) Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and
managing patients.
c) Conducting weekly clinics and theatre days.
d) Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and
other students.
e) Performing emergency surgeries.
f) Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court
attendance and performing postmortems.
g) Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board
Proceedings
h) Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment.
i) Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to
benefit the customer and service provider.
j) Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
k) Carrying out health education and promotion;
l) Preparing medical reports.
m) Any other duties assigned by the relevant authority.
Qualifications and Experience
a) Master’s Degree in Surgery or equivalent from the University of Nairobi or
any other recognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council.
b) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a
recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
c) A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of
which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer or comparable position.
d) Sub-specialization in Cardiothoracic or equivalent qualification from an
Institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
e) Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist
Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements
are requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH
Website www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V
indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of
testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or 12th October 2021 to the
address below:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified
candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following
documents during the interview:-
• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
• EACC Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
• HELB Compliance
• KRA Tax Compliance
“CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION”