Medical Oncologists

at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted April 19, 2021
Category Health Care / Medical
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

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.

The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

KUTRRH/DCSGMONCO/284

Job Description

The Medical Oncologist job exists to coordinate and provide specialized medical oncology services, coordinate research and training and advise the hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Plan for all medical oncology services and resources required in the oncology unit and participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital.
  2. Coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the oncology unit within its vision, mission and culture, and other national and international healthcare and frameworks.
  3. Coordinate and provide medical oncology services and service delivery in the oncology unit of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital.
  4. Coordinate medical oncology referral services within and without the hospital according to the oncology needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and units and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
  5. Supervise medical oncology staff together with their services, in the oncology unit of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely oncology services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital.
  6. Coordinate and provide medical oncology research and training within the hospital.
  7. Offer specialized medical oncology services advice to the hospital executive and other sections/units and the general public in the appropriate media.
  8. Work with other medical specialties to solve single or multiple medical issue(s) when required in the hospital.
  9. Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the oncology unit and services, research and training programmes in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
  10. Any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution.
  2. Master of Medicine in Medical Oncology from a recognized institution.
  3. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
  4. Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC.
  5. Valid Practice License.
  6. Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
  7. Proficiency in computer applications
  8. At least 3 years’ working experience as a Medical Oncologist in a reputable hospital.

Soft Skills Required

  1. Communication skills
  2. Organizational skills
  3. Observational
  4. Analytical skills
  5. Compassionate skills
  6. Team player
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