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 (1 POST)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
- Reviewing patients with burns or plastic and reconstructive surgery conditions in the various clinical areas throughout the hospital when called upon;
- Conducting major ward rounds and post admission ward rounds;
- Conducting weekly outpatient clinics and operating in theatres including emergency surgeries;
- Participate in training of postgraduate and undergraduate students;
- Undertaking medical examinations;
- Preparing medical reports, participating in Medical Board proceedings and undertaking medico-legal duties;
- Conducting research and clinical audits;
- Any other duties assigned by the appropriate authority.
Qualification and Experience
- Master’s degree in Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Sub-Specialization in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Specialist recognition in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery from the Medical practitioners and Dentists Council.
- A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer or comparable position.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council.
- Valid Annual practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Valid Professional Indemnity Cover.
- Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
- Complied the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, (2010)
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