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Kenyatta National Hospital
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KenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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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 Experience
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.