KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment. Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the referral system in the Health Sector in Kenya. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares and within the KNH complex are College of Health Sciences (University of Nairobi); the Kenya Medical Training College; Kenya Medical Research Institute and National Laboratory Service (Ministry of Health). KNH has 50 wards, 22out-patient clinics, 24 theaters (16 specialized) and Accident & Emergency Department. Out of the total bed capacity of 1800, 209 beds are for the Private Wing. Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital – after Jomo Kenyatta – following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country. Kenyatta National Hospital has a capacity of 1800 beds and has over 6000 staff members. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares. The University of Nairobi Medical School, and several government agencies are located on the campus.JOB GROUP KNH 6, KNH OTHAYA (1 POST)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (OBS & GYNAE ) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality patient care.
- Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialities, including coordination of intervention activities, development and review of protocol, SOPs and work instructions.
- Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students.
- Work with other specialties for multi-disciplinary patient care
- Undertake and support medical research and clinical audits, utilizing the data to benefit the patient while implementing the recommendations.
- Undertake all required patient care activities; emergency medical procedures, ward rounds and communicating to patients.
- Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties
- Champion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelines
- Accepts other responsibilities that the Senior Medical Specialist may request from time to time, such as representation on Committees, investigates patient management practices, and initiates new procedures and services
- Coordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in OBS & GYNAE from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition in OBS & GYNAE from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council
- A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer or comparable position.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council register.
- 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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