Paediatric Neurologist Job. KNH – Career Point Kenya

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JOB GROUP K4

Job purpose

The Medical Specialist II (Paediatric Neurologist) will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
• Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days.
• Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students.
• Performing emergency surgeries.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings;
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment.
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider.
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and
• Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Paediatrics from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Fellowship training in Paediatric Neurology.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Key Competencies

• Effective communication skills.
• Policy and strategic implementation.
• Risk Management.
• Technical competence.
• Decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Empowering/delegating.
• High standards of professional ethics.
• Managerial, administrative and supervisory skills.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
• Project planning and management.

How To Apply

Those interested in applying for the declared vacancies and meet the job specifications are required to apply online and MUST submit a hard copy of the Hospital application form available in the website with copies of certificates and testimonials on or before 24th April 2019 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”.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following documents during the interview:-

• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
• EACC Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
• HELB Compliance
• KRA Tax Compliance

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

VALID THROUGH: 04/24/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya