Full Time Faculty - Orthopaedic, Department of Surgery

Role Overview

The Department of Surgery is seeking a full-time faculty member and consultant spine surgeon to provide specialist care for patients with spinal and neurosurgical conditions. Alongside clinical work across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings, the successful candidate will guide resident education, support research and help strengthen the quality and consistency of the department’s services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients admitted under the Orthopaedic section, including ordering appropriate investigations and imaging and consulting other specialists when needed.
• Provide spine and orthopaedic liaison care for inpatients, run outpatient clinics and contribute to the on-call rota.
• Respond to emergency cases and develop clinical services relevant to the surgeon’s specialist interests.
• Explain diagnoses and treatment options to patients, obtain informed consent, and promote prevention, wellness and early detection.
• Plan and deliver regular teaching for residents and support their clinical learning during rotations.
• Implement and monitor educational programmes, contribute to examinations, and ensure resident and intern formative assessments are completed.
• Encourage research by residents and fellows, and take part in clinical and educational scholarship.
• Contribute to the review and development of patient-care policies, procedures and best-practice guidance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master of Medicine in Surgery or an equivalent qualification, with FCS or FRCS.
• Completion certificate in Neurosurgery specialty training.
• Subspecialty training in Spine Surgery, following at least five years of basic neurosurgical training and one year of spine surgery training.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a specialist with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council.
• Teaching, research and clinical experience gained at a reputable institution.
• Academic appointment at Senior Instructor level or above.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.