The Nairobi Hospital, a leading healthcare institution in Eastern Africa has excellent
career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work
ethic, results-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. The successful
candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling
good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice in line with our
Strategic Plan (2019-2024).
Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research, the successful applicants will be
responsible for carrying out clinical procedures and clinical management of in-patient
and out-patient patients in order to offer diagnostic and curative services in line with
established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals in line
with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care.
• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation
with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
• Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in
consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
• Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve
patient care.
• Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and
skills in area of specialization.
• Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or
consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements.
• Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics as and when required.
• Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set
objectives.
• Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty
area to enhance clinical management.
• Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable
code of conduct and hospital objectives; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor
from time to time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master of Medicine degree in Paediatrics and Child Health
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold
a valid practicing license.
• Basic Life Support training.
• Paediatric Life Support training.
• Other pediatric oriented trainings are an added advantage
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Emergent lifesaving skills
• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV
cannulation, dialysis catheterization and emergency intubation among others
• Patient care skills.
• Effective decision-making and judgement skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please
send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume in PDF) quoting the job reference
number, testimonials, and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not
later than 26th October 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.
The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI email: [email protected]
