Kenyatta
National Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for
the following positions:-
Medical
Specialist II
Ref:
2014/07/01
Job Group K4
4 Posts
Medicine - 1
Post
Neurosurgery
- 1 Post
Radiology
- 2 Posts
Duties and
Responsibilities
The Medical
Specialist II will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist / Head of
Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under
his/her care.
Specific
duties will include:-
·
Performing
clinical procedures and making decisions on patients’ management in the area of
specialization.
·
Conducting
regular Ward Rounds.
·
Responding to
consultations from other clinical specialties.
·
Conducting
specialist out-patient clinics.
·
Participating
in assessment of patients as may be required by the Hospital Management.
·
Participating
in research, teaching, training and supervising the performance of both medical
and non-medical staff as well as post-graduate students.
·
Participating
in preparation of annual budgets for the department.
·
Participate
in Administrative activities of the department.
Qualifications
·
Masters
Degree in Medicine (MMed) or Surgery from the University of Nairobi or any
other recognized University.
·
At least one
sub-specialization in the respective specialty.
·
Proven
experience of not less than three (3) years at the level of Medical Specialist
II.
·
Evidence of
research and at least two (2) professional publications in reputable local or
international journals on particular scientific findings/practices in the
relevant field.
·
Interest or
specialization in Respiratory Infectious is highly desired for Physicians.
·
Computer
literate.
Nursing Officer
III/II
Ref:
2014/07/09
Job Group
K10/9
49 Posts
Duties and
Responsibilities
The Nursing
Officer III/II will be responsible to the Senior Nursing Officer for planning
of nursing care of patients.
Duties will
include:-
·
Assessment
and identification of patients’ needs.
·
Planning of
patients’ care.
·
Implementation
of the care.
·
Giving
support and health education to patients and relatives.
·
Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Diploma in
Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) or Kenya Registered Community Health
Nursing (KRCHN).
·
Post-basic
training in any of the following specialities: Critical Care, Operating
Room, Accident & Emergency, Neonatal, Renal, Cardiac nursing and have at
least one (1) year experience in the area of speciality.
·
Applicants
for the position of Nursing Officer II or I must have at least three (3) years
experience at the lower level of Nursing Officer III and II
respectively.Applicants with Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BScN) will
have an added advantage.
Age: 35 years and below.
Medical Officer
(Oncology)
Ref:
2014/07/05
Job Group K6
2 Posts
Duties and
Responsibilities
The Medical
Officer will be responsible to the Head, Cancer Treatment Centre for provision
of quality health care services to clients.
Specific
duties will include:-
·
Receiving,
examining and filtering patients in the Cancer Treatment Centre.
·
Managing and
treating of general illness/diseases or referral of patients for specialized
treatment where necessary.
·
Managing of a
wide range of medical and health services.
·
Directing
health education and control measures for preventable diseases and injuries.
·
Determining
the adequacy of the work environment.
·
Carrying out
and implementing research projects in collaboration with medical specialists.
·
Providing
quality emergency medical care service.
·
Providing
formal and informal training to other health personnel working under him/her.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor of
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.Bch.B) degree from a recognized university.
·
A current
practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (Kenya).
·
A current
retention on certificate by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (Kenya).
·
Basic Life
Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life
Support (ATLS) will be an added advantage.
·
Should have
basic knowledge in Cancer management.
·
At least one
(1) year internship.
Cateress III
Ref:
2014/07/13
Job Group K9
1 Post
Duties and
Responsibilities
The Cateress
III will be responsible to the cateress II for the efficient management of
catering services in the Hospital.
Specific
duties will include:-
·
Food
preparation and production
·
Setting up
and directing placement of foods in serving line.
·
Replenishing
of foodstuffs in the buffet service line
·
Maintaining
correct stock levels
·
Detecting and
reporting spoilt or unattractive raw food materials
·
Ensuring
proper stock rotation.
·
Ordering of
foodstuffs from the main store.
·
Carrying out
on the job training for staff.
·
Filing work
order forms for detective equipment.
Qualification
·
A
Degree in any of the following disciplines; food production, food beverage
service and sales; housekeeping and laundry or Institutional management or
equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
·
A minimum of
Div. II in KCE or C in KCSE.
·
Evidence of
at least one (1) month training in general management.
·
Computer Literate.
Nutrition Officer
I
Ref:
2014/07/18
Job Group K8
2 Posts
Duties and
Responsibilities
The
Nutritionist Officer I will be responsible to the Senior Nutrition Officer for
the provision of quality nutritional and diet services to the patients.
Duties will
include:
·
Implementation
of nutrition intervention programs.
·
Planning and
supervising the administration of therapeutic diets.
·
Supervising
and guiding staff working under the officer.
·
Teaching in
the field of nutrition.
Qualifications
·
BSC degree in
Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Home
Science or Economics from a recognised institution.
·
Has been
registered as a Nutritionist or Dietician with the Kenya Nutritionists and
Dieticians Institute.
·
At least two
(2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
How to Apply
All those
interested in these position and meet the minimum requirements are
requested to submit their letter of application together with a detailed C.V
indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of
testimonials and certificates on or before 1st August, 2014 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.
