Job Objective: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the overall responsibility of the Deputy Director, Clinical Services will be to provide strategic leadership that will ensure delivery of specialized quality health care services to all clients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide transformative leadership, guidance, coordination and direction in the divisions within the directorate.
Develop intervention programmes and activities for the effective delivery and improvement of health care services.
Formulate, review and implement ethics policy standards governing medical practice within the Hospital.
Mobilize and manage resources for optimum clinical output.
Provide professional development of clinical staff to ensure high standards of health care.
Coordinate clinical research and quality assurance activities in the Hospital.
Participate in the formulation of national policies and plans for the overall development of health services in the country.
Qualifications and work experience
Master’s and undergraduate degrees in relevant clinical area.
At least one (1) sub-specialization in the medical field.
Evidence of research and at least three (3) professional publications in reputable local or international peer reviewed journals on particular scientific findings/practices in the field.
Evidence of at least (1) month training in governance and senior management.
Must have current practicing license from a relevant professional body.
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
At least five (5) years progressive experience in a senior clinical position.
This position is on a three (3) year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.
Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including providing the following documents;
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau
Interested candidates for this position and who meet the minimum requirements are requested to fill and submit the Hospital application form (CLICK HERE to download) with copies of certificates and testimonials on or before 11th November 2015 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.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted