Adult Infectious Disease Specialist
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Company Details
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Website:
https://kutrrh.go.ke/
Description:
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services.
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Degree
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Healthcare, Medical
Job Description
Job Purpose
- To provide expert diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, support infection prevention and control (IPC), and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage complex infectious diseases including HIV, TB, sepsis, and emerging infections.
- Advise on antimicrobial therapy and lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
- Collaborate with IPC teams on surveillance, outbreak investigation, and containment measures.
- Provide inpatient/outpatient consults and liaison with ICU, oncology, and surgical services.
- Guide vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis, and occupational health recommendations.
- Participate in development and review of guidelines, protocols, and training for ID and IPC.
- Contribute to research, audits, and monitoring of resistance trends.
- Teach and mentor clinicians and trainees in infectious diseases.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
- MMed in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
- Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases recognized by KMPDC.
- 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.
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