DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties and responsibilities of the consultants will be to:
Reviewing patients and instructing in writing and ensuring all the recommendations are carried out.
Undertaking on call duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
Conducting ward rounds, clinics and theatre days as scheduled/directed.
Conduct medical research
Training, supervising and mentoring Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students.
Providing anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries/procedures (For Anaesthesiologists)
Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms and court attendance.
Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Reports.
Participating in community outreach duties including care and treatment.
Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to the benefit of the customer and service provider.
Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
Carrying out health education and promotion.
Refer patients to other medical specialists for further diagnosis of complex or unclear disorder or disease within the hospital.
Establish plan of care for patients, centered on slowing the progress of their disease or disorder, and incorporate diet and lifestyle changes, as well as monitored medications within or without the hospital.
Any other duties as directed by the Head of the Department.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Minimum level of academic qualifications required:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution
Master of Medicine in one of the stated specialized discipline from a recognized institution
Professional qualifications and Compliance required:
Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Valid Practice License
Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
Specialist Recognition
Minimum level of knowledge required:
Computer literate
Knowledge of relevant legislations
Knowledge of professional standards
Proven track record of medical research and training

Soft skills required:
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Leadership skills
Observation skills
Analytical skills
Compassionate
Ability to work under pressure

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The job holder is required to have minimum two years working experience as a medical consultant/ specialist in a reputable hospital

Method of Application
Find out what Kenyatta University pays their workers, the gender composition of their workers and skills they possess here
If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via the link below or send hard copies of your Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya
For all applications please indicate the subject as follows: –

JOB APPLICATION – [JOB/ CADRE REFERENCE NUMBER]
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Tuesday 31st December 2019.
Persons living with Disability, Women, Youth, persons from minority and/ or marginalized groups who meet the requirements of the advertised positions are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH)
All shortlisted candidates MUST fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and will be required to produce the following documents;
Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for graduates only)
Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
Please take note that all communication to potential candidates is specifically through the following email address: recruitment@kutrrh.go.ke