Kenyatta National Hospital Chief Medical Specialist - Diabetes & Endocrinology Jobs in Kenya
Kenyatta National Hospital Chief Medical Specialist - Diabetes & Endocrinology Jobs in Kenya; 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
Lead clinical decision‑making for specialized inpatient and outpatient care, including promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services.
Formulate and review health policies, strategies, and guidelines.
Participate in 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 staff.
Evaluate provision of services within the speciality.
Lead committees as assigned by HOD or appointing authority.
Spearhead research activities in the speciality.
Act as Head of Department when required.
Provide clinical guidance on complicated medical or surgical cases.
Offer efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care to patients in wards and speciality clinics.
Discuss procedures, investigation reports, and prescribed treatments with patients or next of kin.
Perform specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and medical procedures.
Provide specialized training to health professionals in various medical disciplines.
Supervise and mentor medical specialists in training, medical officers, interns, and students.
Perform medico‑legal duties including filling P3 forms, court attendance, and forensic duties.
Spearhead community diagnosis, preventive and promotive care, and treatment.
Document patient data and ensure its utilization benefits both customers and service providers.
Conduct disease surveillance, develop and implement prevention and control measures.
Conduct biomedical research and clinical audits, implementing findings.
Participate in multi‑disciplinary clinical
care committees.
Contribute to departmental procurement plans, specification development, tender evaluation, and 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 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.
Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should be at senior medical specialist level or comparable position.
How to apply
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