Kenyatta National Hospital is agovernment state corporation whose vision is to be a world class referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialized healthcare. The Hospital is currently undergoing a transformation process whose focus is on customer satisfaction. The hospital is seeking to recruit proactive, self-driven and results oriented professionals who will make a contribution to the transformation process. Applications are invited from qualified applicants to fill the following vacant positions.
Ref: HR/2012/01 -
MEDICAL SPECIALIST II – JOB GROUP K6 ( 9 POSTS)
We require Specialists in Radiology (2 Posts), General Surgery (2 posts), ENT (2 posts), Obstetrics
&Gynecology(3 Posts))
Job Purpose:
To contribute to the patient satisfaction through provision of specialized quality health care services in their area of specialty.
Key Responsibilities
• Participate in the planning and delivery of efficient and high quality medical care to patients.
• Respond to consultations from other clinical specialties.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment and other supplies in the department.
• Participate in clinical research and teaching.
• Ensure effective supervision, training and development of staff.
Qualifications and experience
• Master’s Degree in respective specialties from a recognized university.
• Registration Certificate and current Practicing Licence from the Medical Practitioners and
Dentists’ Board (Kenya).
• A minimum of one year post registration experience as a specialist in a busy hospital.
Ref: HR/2012/02 -
MEDICAL OFFICER JOB GROUP K7 (8 POSTS)
Job Purpose:
To contribute to the patientsatisfaction through the provision of timely and quality healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Provide quality emergency medical care service.
Manage a wide range of medical and health care services.
Provide health education and control measures for preventable diseases and injuries.
Carry out and implement research projects in collaboration with Medical Specialists.
Participate in the management of resources.
Provide formal and informal training to other health personnel.
Qualifications and experience
A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.Bch.B) degree from a recognized institution.
A current practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (Kenya).
A current retention 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.
At least one (1) year post registration experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a three (3) year contract.
Ref: HR/2012/03 -
DENTAL OFFICERS, JOB GROUP K7 (5 posts)
Job Purpose:
To contribute to patient satisfaction through Provision of accessible, specialized quality oral health care
services.
Key responsibilities
• Provide quality oral health care services
• Carry out and implement research projects in collaboration with Dental Specialists.
• Ensure efficient and effective management of resources
• Provide formal and informal training to other health personnel.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Dentistry from a recognized Institution.
• Current retention certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• At least one (1) year post registration work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
Ref: HR/2012/04 -
Pharmacist II, Job Group K7 (4 posts)
Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through delivery of efficient and effective pharmaceutical care
services to the patients.
Key responsibilities
• Dispensation of medicines.
• Monitor and ensure proper documentation of prescriptions.
• Liaise with doctors, nurses on availability of required drugs.
• Provide formal and informal training to other health personnel.
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act.
• At least one (1) year post registration experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
Ref: HR/2012/05 -
SENIOR MEDICALPHYSICIST - JOB GROUP K5 (1 POSTS)
Job Purpose:
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Provision of accessible and specialized quality health
careservices.
Key responsibilities
Ensure Radiation protection in the wards for patients who have radiation sources or drugs in them.
Supervise therapeutic services in the department.
Ensure effective management of resources.
Participate in Research in the relevant field.
Provide professional advice to the Hospital on radiation.
Qualifications and Experience
A Master of Science (MSc) degree in Medical Physics or Health Physics from a recognized
institution;
Registration by the Radiation and Protection Board.
At least five(5) years’ progressive work experience at the level of Medical Physicist I.
Ref: HR/2012/06-
MEDICAL PHYSICIST II - JOB GROUP K8 (1 POST)
Job Purpose:
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Provision of accessible and specialized quality health care services.
Key responsibilities
• Treatment planning of cancer patients,
• Carry out radiation dosimetry work,
• Supervise radiographers performing both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for cancer
patients,
• Administration of radioactive drugs to patient undergoing diagnosis or therapy under a specialists
prescription
• Ensure radiation safety at work.
Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or Engineering, Medical Physics/Health Physics from a
recognized institution;
• Registration by the Radiation and Protection Board.
• Three years progressive experience in a busy Hospital.
Ref: HR/2012/07-
NURSING OFFICER III/II- JOB GROUP K10/9 (61 POSTS)
Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through delivery of quality nursing care.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment, identification of patients’ needs and providing the required nursing care.
Maintaining cleanliness in the working area and ensuring that the medical equipment and
instruments are in good working condition.
Giving support and health education to patients’ relatives and the community.
Accompanying patients for medical services in other service points.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) OR Kenya Registered Community Health
Nursing (KRCHN) OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)).
Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
At least two (2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
Be 30 years and below.
Ref: HR/2012/08 -
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST III/II - JOB GROUP K 10/9 (4 posts)
Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through delivery of quality laboratory services.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, coordinate and provide laboratory services.
• Analyse specimen and report results.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment and other consumables.
• Participate in research and teaching of students.
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Registration by the Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
• At least two (2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
REF: HR/2012/09 -
HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICERS III/II
Job Purpose
Contribute to the patientsatisfaction through Provision of quality and efficient storage and retrieval of
health records for clients.
Key responsibilities
• Process patient admissions and discharges.
• Filling and retrieval of Health Records;
• Collection of medical statistics from the various sections of the department;
• Coding and indexing of diseases and surgical operations in accordance with International
Classification of Diseases.
• Maintain patient’s master index, diagnostic index, surgical operation index and other medical
records indices;
• Prepare and compile daily patient statistics.
• Facilitate preparation of health information and medical legal reports;
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution; OR
• Degree in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution.
• At least two (2) years’ work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
REF: HR/2012/10 -
NUTRITION OFFICER I K8 (3 POSTS)
Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Provision of quality nutritional and diet services.
