Tuesday 23 July 2019

Medical Specialist II (Orthopaedic) at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job purpose

Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Orthopaedic) 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;
  • Carrying out health education and promotion; and
  • Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in any of the clinical fields or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
  • Interest in any of the following: Tumour and Sepsis, Pelvic Reconstruction Surgery or Paediatrics Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
  • Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
  • 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.

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