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 KNH6 OTHAYA (1POST)

Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Dermatology) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
2. Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients;
3. Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days;
4. Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students;
5. Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
6. Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment;
7. Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider;
8. Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control;
9. Carrying out health education and promotion; and
10. Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Dermatology or Masters of Science in Dermatology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Sub Specialization in Dermatology or undergone a two (2) years post training attachment or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Specialist recognition in Dermatology from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board
• 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 Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
• Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010