Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital General Surgeons Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital General Surgeons Jobs in Kenya


KUTRRH/DCS/GS/297

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review medical history and records of patients in order to understand their medical conditions better and administer treatment through surgical operations and other medical procedures.

  • Review and analyze patient's medical history, reactions to medicines, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and determine best procedure.

  • Examine patients in order to obtain information on medical conditions and establish risk associated with or related to surgical operations among them.

  • Diagnose bodily disorders and provide treatments, such as medications and surgeries, in medical clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms.

  • Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures for patients.

  • Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.

  • Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other medical specialists and surgeons.

  • Refer patient with complex or diverse medical conditions to other medical specialist for further medical diagnosis and treatment when necessary within and without the hospital.

  • Examine surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility and suitability to perform surgical operations.

  • Perform surgical operations and other medical procedures in order to treat patients in the operating theatres of the hospital.

  • Prepare case histories for discharged or transferred patients from the operating theatres to other sections and units of the hospital.

  • Collaborate with other surgeons
    in performing complex or extensive surgical operation or other medical procedures required by patients.

  • Provide clinical research and training to students in general surgery.

  • Guide and mentor junior surgeons, interns and students in the general surgery unit of the hospital.

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution

  • Master of Medicine in General Surgery from a recognized institution

  • Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

  • Current retention certificate

  • Valid Practice License

  • Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC

  • Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover

  • Proficiency in computer applications

  • At least three years of working experience as a General Surgeon in a reputable hospital

    Soft Skills Required

  • Communication skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Organizational skills

  • Observation skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Compassionate

  • Supervisory skills

  • Ability to work under pressure

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital General Surgeons Jobs in Kenya


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