Medical Specialist - (Paediatric Gastroenterologist)
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Kenyatta National Hospital is recruiting a Medical Specialist (Paediatric Gastroenterologist) in Nairobi. The role involves providing specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative, and preventive healthcare, mentoring staff, conducting research, and supporting training. Candidates must hold an MBChB, a Master of Medicine in Paediatrics or equivalent, and specialist recognition in Paediatric Gastroenterology.
- Specialist medical role at Kenya’s national referral hospital
- Requires MMed in Paediatrics or equivalent plus specialist recognition
- Involves clinical care, teaching, research, and mentorship
- Full-time position based in Nairobi
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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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- Medical Specialist - (Paediatric Gastroenterologist)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Medical / Healthcare
Masters of Medicine in Paediatric or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) degree or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Certification/ Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterologist from a recognized institution;
Specialist recognition certificate in Paediatric Gastroenterologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council; However, physicians with interest in Paediatric Pulmonology and have finished Mmed and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Valid practicing license in Paediatric Gastroenterologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum
Job Purpose
The Medical Specialists (Paediatric Gastroenterologist) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Assist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
- Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilities
- Implementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized care.
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
- Consult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospital
- Undertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service delivery
- Performing emergency medical procedures
- Collaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.
- Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinics
- Performing regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.
- Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
- Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical procedures
- Accepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Participating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
- Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;
- Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings.
- Qualifications and
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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