Job Description
MEDICAL SPECIALIST (DERMATOLOGY), JOB GROUP KNH6, FOR KNH
OTHAYA HOSPITAL (1POST)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical
Specialist II (Dermatology) 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) Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and
managing patients;
c) Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days;
d) Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and
other students;
e) Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board
Proceedings.
f) Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment;
g) Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to
benefit of the customer and service provider;
h) Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control;
i) Carrying out health education and promotion; and
j) Preparing medical reports.
Qualifications and Experience
a) Master’s degree in Dermatology or Masters of Science in
Dermatology or equivalent qualification from an institution
recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
b) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a
recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists
Board.
c) Sub Specialization in Dermatology or undergone a two (2) years post
training attachment or equivalent qualification from an institution
recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
d) Specialist recognition in Dermatology from the Medical Practitioners’ and
Dentist Board
e) A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three
of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer or
comparable position.
f) Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
g) Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
h) Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
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”