Job Description
MEDICAL SPECIALIST (RHEUMATOLOGY), JOB GROUP KNH 6;(1 POST)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical
Specialist (Rheumatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for
patients under his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
b) Review Patients in clinical areas when consulted;
c) Conducting major ward rounds and post admission ward rounds;
d) Participate in running of Rheumatology clinics;
e) Participate in research;
f) Participate in training of postgraduate and Undergraduate students,
undertaking medico-legal duties;
g) Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
h) Carrying out health education and promotion;
i) Preparing medical reports;
j) Any other duties as delegated by appropriate authority.
Qualifications and Experience
a) Master’s degree in Internal Medicine or equivalent qualification from an
institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
b) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a
recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
c) Specialist Recognition in Internal Medicine from the Medical Practitioners’
and Dentist Council
d) An Internal Medicine Specialist (Physician) willing to train as a
Rheumatologist
e) 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.
f) Fellowship in rheumatology is an added advantage.
g) Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
h) Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council register.
i) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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”