Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Paediatric) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients;
Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days;
Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students;
Performing emergency surgeries.
Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and
performing post mortems.
Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment;
Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the
customer and service provider;
Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control;
Carrying out health education and promotion; and
Preparing medical reports.
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree in Paediatric or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Sub specialization in a relevant clinical disciplines or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Specialist recognition as a Paediatrician from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board
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.
Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
Professional Indemnity Cover.
Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010.
