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 (Rheumatology) 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;
- Review Patients in clinical areas when consulted;
- Conducting major ward rounds and post admission ward rounds;
- Participate in running of Rheumatology clinics;
- Participate in research;
- Participate in training of postgraduate and Undergraduate students, undertaking medico-legal duties;
- Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
- Carrying out health education and promotion;
- Preparing medical reports;
- Any other duties as delegated by appropriate authority.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Internal Medicine or equivalent qualification 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 Internal Medicine from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council
- An Internal Medicine Specialist (Physician) willing to train as a Rheumatologist
- 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.
- Fellowship in rheumatology is an added advantage.
- Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council register.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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