Psychiatrist Job KUTRRH

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Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive mental health services including assessment, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, crisis intervention, and liaison psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and formulate biopsychosocial management plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications; manage side effects and treatment adherence.
• Provide psychotherapy or coordinate referral to appropriate psychological services.
• Deliver emergency/crisis intervention and liaison services across the hospital.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy).
• Undertake medico-legal assessments and provide reports/testimony as required.
• Participate in community mental health promotion and stigma reduction initiatives.
• Teach, supervise, and contribute to research and quality improvement in mental health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Psychiatry from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Additional sub-specialty training (e.g., child & adolescent, addiction, liaison) is an added advantage.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

All applications should be submitted via (https://recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke/) with the subject line clearly indicating the position applied for (e.g., “Application for Paediatric Cardiologist” and Job Reference Number). All applications should reach KUTRRH not later than Friday, 1st May 2026.

Please note that:

• Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution by submitting required documents (e.g., clearance certificates from EACC, DCI, KRA, HELB, CRB and CUE/ KNAQ for those with academic qualifications obtained from learning institutions outside Kenya).

Applicants are required to attach the following documents in PDF format:

• Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae,
• Copy of National ID,
• Copy of Valid Practicing License,
• Copies of academic and professional certificates (MUST be certified by the issuing institution; all applicants with foreign qualifications must get the qualifications equated to those of the Kenyan education system),
• Testimonials and any other relevant document.
• The application letter should include among other details; your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees. Physical applications should be addressed to the postal address below or be dropped at the CEO’s Office KUTRRH, Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road, Nairobi
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100, GPO Nairobi