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Chief Medical Specialist (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-18Close dateNot specifiedExperience10 yearsSourceMyJobMag Kenya
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Kenyatta National Hospital is recruiting a Chief Medical Specialist in Diabetes & Endocrinology to lead specialized clinical care, policy formulation, research, and capacity development. The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant clinical discipline, MBChB or equivalent, specialist recognition, and at least ten years' relevant experience including five at senior medical specialist level.
- Senior specialist leadership role reporting to the Director, Medical Services
- Requires Master's degree, MBChB, specialist recognition, and 10 years' experience
- At least two medical publications and a leadership/management course required
- Full-time position based in Nairobi at Kenya's national referral hospital
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- KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment.
- Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the ...
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- Chief Medical Specialist (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
- 10 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Medical / Healthcare
- Master’s degree in relevant clinical discipline from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent;
- Registration Certificate by relevant professional body;
- Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council;
- Annual Specialist Practice licence from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
- Sub-specialization in the relevant clinical disciplines;
- Professional Indemnity Cover;
- At least two (2) publications in medical-related fields;
- Leadership/ Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution and
- Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at the level of senior medical specialist or comparable position.
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- Method of Application
- All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum
Job Purpose
- Reporting to the Director, Medical Services through the Head of Department, the Chief Medical Specialist will be responsible and accountable for patients under his/her care.
- Duties and
Responsibilities
- Take the lead in clinical decision making for specialized quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Formulate and review health policies, strategies and guidelines;
- Participate in formulation of national health planning;
- Plan and manage hospital programmes;
- Ensure adherence to health standards and guidelines;
- Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Evaluate provision of services within the speciality;
- Lead committees as assigned by HOD or other appointing authority;
- Spearhead research activities in the speciality;
- Act as Head of Department as and when required;
- Providing clinical guidance on the management of complicated medical or surgical cases;
- Offering efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care to patients in the wards and speciality clinics;
- Discussing procedures, investigation reports and prescribed treatments with patients or next of kin;
- Performing specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and medical procedures;
- Providing specialized training to health professionals in various medical disciplines;
- Supervising and mentoring medical specialists in training, medical officers, medical intern and other students;
- Performing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties;
- Spearhead community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Documentation of patient data and utilization to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Conduct disease surveillance, develop and implement prevention and control measures;
- Conducting biomedical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings;
- Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees; and
- Participating in the preparation of departmental procurement plans, development of specifications and tender evaluation among other; and participating in departmental budget preparation.
- Qualifications and Work
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 which
- MUST be SERIALIZED
- should sent
- on or before 7th September, 2026
- to the address below: or dropped at the Hospital’s Central Registry located at the KNH Administration block.
- 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:
- Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to comply with the
- of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
- EACC Clearance
- Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
- HELB Compliance
- KRA Tax Compliance
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