Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is a government state
corporation whose vision is to be a world class referral hospital in the
provision of innovative and specialized healthcare.
1. Manager, Information Communications Technology (ICT)
Job Group K3
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
The Manager, ICT will be responsible to the Deputy Director
(Administration & Finance) for the overall development, documentation,
administration, implementation and maintenance of ICT installations and
strategies in the Hospital.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities
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Ensure implementation and monitoring of the ICT Strategy to
enhance the delivery of services, while clearly demonstrating ability to meet
deadlines
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Lead and drive a culture of innovation and creativity in seeking
ICT solutions to organisational challenges.
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Customize ICT systems into an interactive infrastructure which
enables faster access to data and information and the sharing of ICT resources
by users
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Assure functionality of operating systems, network and
applications software for effective communication and put in place measures
which ensure security, privacy and integrity of ICT systems;
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Maintain and/or develop new databases on a need basis;
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Ensure Disaster and Recovery Management
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Be expected to operate under an environment of Performance
Contracting and enforce the realization of departmental and individual
performance targets through performance management.
Qualifications and Experience
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A Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or
equivalent from a recognized institution
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A Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related
discipline from a recognized institution.
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Possess Professional certificate in either Microsoft certified
Engineering Microsoft Certified Professional, Database Administration or
Systems, Development
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Ability to conceptualise and convert ideas into solutions;
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At least 6 years progressive experience in Senior Management
level.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Certification from relevant recognized professional bodies.
This position is on a three (3) year renewable contract subject
to satisfactory performance
2. Head, Risk and Audit
Job Group K3
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Risk and Audit Committee of the Board of
Management functionally and to the Chief Executive Officer administratively,
the successful candidate will be expected to take a leading role in providing
innovative risk, audit, and assurance and consulting services that add value
and continually improve the hospitals operations.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Controls
relating risks involved in the relevant business areas.
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Formulation of audit management policies, procedures,
regulations and auditing systems that respond to changing services, processes
and operations and putting in required internal controls measures.
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Develop efficient internal controls and risk management strategies
in the hospital to address internal control deficiencies.
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Monitor the implementation of action plans and recommendations.
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Conduct risk based financial audits and systems(compliance)
audits and recommend improvements
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Issue periodic reports to the Chief Executive Officer and audit
committee and facilitate preparation of routine audit reports.
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Advise management on effective cost controls and revenue
maximization measures.
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Monitor emerging trends and successful practices in internal
auditing;
Qualification and Experience
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Must have a Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting or
Equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
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Must have a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or Business
administration or other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
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Must have CPA (K) or ACCA final and be an active member of
ICPAK.
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At least eight (5) years’ progressive experience in Auditing,
five (3) of which must be in a management position in a reputable Audit firm or
large organization.
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Must have CISA and CIA or equivalent qualifications.
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Must have knowledge of computerized Aided Audit Techniques.
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A team leader with strong organizational, leadership,
communication, report writing and analytical skills.
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Proven proficiency in enterprise resource planning systems &
MS office suites.
This position is on a three (3) year renewable contract subject
to satisfactory performance.
3. Security and Safety Services Manager
3. Security and Safety Services Manager
Job Group K6
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
The Security and Safety Services Manager will be responsible to
the Chief Executive Officer for the coordination and ensuring effective
maintenance of security and safety of Hospital property, staff and patients.
Key Responsibilities
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Responsible for security systems throughout the Hospital
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To identify, evaluate and prescribe adequate corrective measures
for any security threats that the Hospital may encounter.
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To undertake security audits to assess the Hospitals security
position.
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Formulating guidelines, procedures and measures for security control
in the Hospital.
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Ensuring security of buildings, plants, equipment, work
environment and patients.
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Ensuring that access to the Hospital grounds, administrative
areas, hostels for students and medical doctors and the wards are properly
secured.
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To investigate security related incidents and near misses.
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Liaising with Kenya Police on security matters involving the
Hospital.
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Liaising with nursing personnel for the proper monitoring of
patients.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant security field.
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Diploma in criminology or security management.
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Minimum of five years experience in police or military service.
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Experience and working knowledge of CCTV and integrated security
systems.
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Crime detection, investigation and report writing skills.
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Five years (5) years progressive working experience in a
comparable position.
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Excellent Computer skills.
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High standards of personal integrity
4. Deputy Human Resource Manager - Employee Services
Job Group K4
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the Successful
candidate will be expected to promote best practices in Human Resource
Management.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Performance management – deliver performance management programs
that drive a high performance culture.
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Recruitment and selection – direct and manage the recruitment
and selection process, and train line managers in interviewing and assessment
procedures.
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Learning and development – implement and monitor effectiveness
of training programs.
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Human resources policies – develop, implement and maintain human
resources policies across the organisation, including training programs to
educate and promote awareness of regulatory compliance.
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Evaluate internal processes and provide solutions that will ensure
services to employees are timely and transparent.
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Reporting and management of human resources metrics – produce
reports on key metrics, including remuneration and benefits, absenteeism and
turnover.
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Leadership – mentor direct reports and provide coaching to help
them reach their potential.
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Provide technical advice to HR business partners in the
divisions.
Qualifications and Experience
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Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification.
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Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business
Administration or its equivalent from a recognised university.
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Post graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource management from a
recognised institution or CPS(K)
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Working experience of at least five (5) years at a management
level in a large organisation.
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Must be conversant with human resource management information
system.
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Proven experience in performance Management and employee
compensation will have an added advantage.
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Must be a member of Human Resource professional body (IHRM)
5. Deputy Human Resource Manager - Training and Talent
Management
Job Group K4
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the Successful
candidate will responsible for effective management of the training function
and delivery of training solutions to enhance the company talent.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Identify training needs through job analysis, appraisal, regular
consultation with Managers and operational requirements.
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Design and develop appropriate programmes based on the
identified needs
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Coordinate and facilitate the training programmes.
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Liaise with external consultants and arrange for external
training and/or facilitation.
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Evaluate effectiveness of training programmes and continually
amend the programmes to adapt to changing business needs.
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Develop talent management programs and coordinate talents
management calendar.
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Ensure that coaching and mentoring program activities are in
alignment with talents management program activities.
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Ensure courses offered through the training school are
accredited and meet the required standards.
Qualifications and Experience
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Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification.
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Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business
Administration or its equivalent from a recognised university.
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Post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management or
training
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Certificate in training of trainers
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Working experience of at least five (5) years in Training at a
management level in a large organisation.
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Must be conversant with human resource management information
system.
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Proven experience in Human resource training and Talent
Management is a definite advantage.
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Must be a member of Human Resource professional body (IHRM)
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
6. Human Resource and Administration Officer II
Job Group K9
3 Posts
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
To provide professional Services within the various Human
Resource functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Facilitate employee services activities such as recruitment,
transfer, promotion, training, talent management among others.
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Ensure the HMIS is updated and reports are done on a timely
basis.
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Preparation of reports for relevant committees and ensuring
actions recommendations are implemented.
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Advise staff on career development and participate in
development of talents management programmes.
Qualifications and Experience
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Degree in Human Resource Management or relate Business
Management course.
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Those with post graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource
Management will have an added advantage.
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Those with work experience in talent Management, coaching and
mentorship will have an advantage.
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Working knowledge of Human Resource Management Information
Systems.
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Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
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Proficiency in MS office packages.
7. Senior Supply Chain Officer
Job Group K7
1 Post
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
Provision of and ensuring timely availability of quality goods
and services.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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To head one of the procurement, stock control and warehousing
sections.
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Prepare timely and accurate reports.
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Ensure efficient management of supplies to the user departments.
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Ensure that goods procured by the Hospital meet tender
specifications.
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Participate in the preparation of supplies expenditure
estimates.
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Effective supervision, training and development of staff.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Supplies and Logistic, Commerce, Economics
or Business Administration.
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Must have a post graduate Diploma in Supplies/logistics or CIPS
final.
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Registered by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
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Conversant with computer based inventory system.
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At least five (5) years’ experience in a large
organisation.
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Master’s degree in procurement or business administration is an
added advantage.
8. Supply Chain Officer II
Job Group K9
5 Posts
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
To provide professional support services to the various Units in
the supply chain Department.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinating and facilitating the acquisition of goods and
services.
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Prepare procurement plans for areas of deployment and ensure
that tender documents are properly prepared.
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Ensure that effective and efficient re-order levels for various
items are fixed and maintained and Prepare orders for various supply items.
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Ensure that all procurement is done in accordance with the
procedures as per procurement policy and that it is in compliance to the
internal and external audit requirements.
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Prepare, receives, records and analyses tender documents for
discussion by the Tender Board.
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Receive supplies and verifies them against orders in respect to
quality, quantity and price.
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To process maintain and ensure safe custody of procurement
documents and samples.
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Conducts price surveys and monitors factors that affect price
levels for planning purposes.
Qualifications and Experience
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A degree in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognized
university.
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Those with post graduate diploma in Supply Chain Management or
CIPS will have an added advantage.
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At least one year experience in a similar role
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Good communication skills both written and oral
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Computer literate
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High Standards of personal integrity.
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Member of KISM
9. Senior Risk and Audit Officer
Job Group K7
1 Post
Job Purpose
Provision of efficient and quality audit services
Key Responsibilities
Job Purpose
Provision of efficient and quality audit services
Key Responsibilities
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Promote efficient and quality audit services.
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Plan, manage and supervise audit reviews.
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Develop and maintain internal controls.
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Formulate audit management policies, procedures, regulations and
auditing systems.
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Periodic audit of Hospital processes and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor of Commerce Degree ( Accounting option)
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Must have CPA(K) or its equivalent
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Must be registered with ICPAK.
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Must be conversant with computerised audit packages
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Possession of CIA or CISA is desirable.
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A Master’s degree in Business Administration will be an
added advantage
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Working experience of at least five (5) years progressive
experience in a large organization
10. Medical Specialist II
Job Group K4
9 Positions
We require Specialists in Anesthesia, Radiology, Oncology, Orthopaedic and general surgery, Pediatrics’ and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Job Purpose
We require Specialists in Anesthesia, Radiology, Oncology, Orthopaedic and general surgery, Pediatrics’ and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Job Purpose
To contribute to clinical outcomes through provision of
specialized quality health care services in their area of specialty.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Participate in the planning and delivery of efficient and high
quality medical care to patients.
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Respond to consultations from other clinical specialties.
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Ensure proper utilization of equipment and other supplies in the
department.
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Participate in clinical research and teaching.
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Ensure effective supervision, training and development of staff.
Qualifications and experience
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Master’s Degree in any of the aforementioned specialties from a
recognized university.
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Registration Certificate and current Practicing License from the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board (Kenya).
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Must be ready to pursue sub specialties aligned to the hospital
needs.
11. Medical Physicist I
Job Group K8
2 Posts
Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Provision of accessible and specialized quality health care services.
Key responsibilities
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Treatment planning of cancer patients,
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Carry out radiation dosimetry work,
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Supervise radiographers performing both diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures for cancer patients,
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Administration of radioactive drugs to patient undergoing
diagnosis or therapy under a specialist’s prescription
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Ensure radiation safety at work.
Qualifications and Experience
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A Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or Engineering, Medical
Physics/Health Physics from a recognized institution;
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Registration by the Radiation and Protection Board.
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Two years progressive experience in a busy Hospital.
All those interested in these positions and meet the minimum
requirements are requested to submit their letter of application together
with a detailed resume indicating qualifications, experience, current
responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates on or before
14th June,2013 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.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.