Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit Children’s Hospital established in 1947. Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is the most established paediatric hospital in Eastern and Central Africa, providing healthcare to children in Kenya as well as those referred from neighbouring countries.
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is licensed to provide healthcare to children and teens up to 21 years, and provides the full range of healthcare services including preventive care, accident and emergency, outpatient care, inpatient medical and surgical care, and rehabilitation services. The hospital provides specialist care covering more than 20 aspects of paediatric specialisation, and also runs a teens’ clinic providing comprehensive healthcare to teenagers and young adults. Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is licensed and recognised as a Level 5 Healthcare Facility, a Tertiary Referral and Teaching Children’s Hospital. The hospital operates on a self-sustaining financing model through charging fee for services.
About the Job
This is a full-time on-site role for a Pediatric Subspecialist (Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurodevelopment, Respiratory, Neurology, Speech Therapy, Paediatric Surgery, and Radiology) at Gertrude's Children's Hospital located in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Responsibilities
- The Paediatric Sub-Specialist will be responsible for providing specialised care to infants, children, and young adults with chronic conditions, inpatient and outpatient services, and complex medical and surgical needs.
- Duties include but are not limited to: diagnosis and treatment plans; patient education and counselling; performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; and rounding on patients.
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. with board certification in relevant paediatric sub-specialty
- Current and unrestricted medical licensure in Kenya, or the ability to obtain before the start date
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in paediatric sub-specialty
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work independently and make decisions when necessary
- Strong computer skills with experience in electronic medical records systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient-centred approach to care
- Self-motivated and committed to ongoing professional development
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Application Process
If you are excited and meet the above qualifications, please visit our website on https://www.gerties.org/career/ to apply for the position. Deadline: Not specified.
Note: Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Gertrude's Children's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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