Chief Medical Specialist (Diabetes & Endocrinology) Job KNH, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Medical Services through the Head of Department, the Chief Medical Specialist will be responsible and accountable for patients under his/her care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take the lead in clinical decision making for specialized quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;
• Formulate and review health policies, strategies and guidelines;
• Participate in formulation of national health planning;
• Plan and manage hospital programmes;
• Ensure adherence to health standards and guidelines;
• Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;
• Evaluate provision of services within the speciality;
• Lead committees as assigned by HOD or other appointing authority;
• Spearhead research activities in the speciality;
• Act as Head of Department as and when required;
• Providing clinical guidance on the management of complicated medical or surgical cases;
• Offering efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care to patients in the wards and speciality clinics;
• Discussing procedures, investigation reports and prescribed treatments with patients or next of kin;
• Performing specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and medical procedures;
• Providing specialized training to health professionals in various medical disciplines;
• Supervising and mentoring medical specialists in training, medical officers, medical intern and other students;
• Performing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic duties;
• Spearhead community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;
• Documentation of patient data and utilization to benefit the customer and service provider;
• Conduct disease surveillance, develop and implement prevention and control measures;
• Conducting biomedical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings;
• Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees; and
• Participating in the preparation of departmental procurement plans, development of specifications and tender evaluation among other; and participating in departmental budget preparation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in relevant clinical discipline from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent;
• Registration Certificate by relevant professional body;
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council;
• Annual Specialist Practice licence from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Sub-specialization in the relevant clinical disciplines;
• Professional Indemnity Cover;
• At least two (2) publications in medical-related fields;
• Leadership/ Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution and
• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at the level of senior medical specialist or comparable position.

How to Apply

All those Interested in the above positions and who meet the minimum requirements are requested to download and fill in the application form available on the KNH website, www.knh.or.ke. The application form, together with a detailed C.V indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates which MUST be SERIALIZED, should be sent on or before Monday, 7th September, 2026 to the address below, or dropped at the Hospital’s Central Registry located at the KNH Administration block.

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI

“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified Candidates living with disabilities are encouraged to apply “.

NB:

• Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful candidates will be required to submit the documents listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010:
  • A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
  • EACC Clearance
  • Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
  • HELB Compliance
  • KRA Tax Compliance

“ANY FORM OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION”

Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta National Hospital, Human Resource Division, will contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through Telephone number 0780433080 only.