Summary
Date Posted:Thursday, May 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
V/FT/62/2023

Duties and Responsibilities
• Diagnosing and treating children with cancer and other childhood cancers such as bone marrow disorders, leukaemia, lymphoma, sarcoma, neuroblastoma, and others.
• Providing treatment plans to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplants and other treatments.
• Participating in clinical research trials to study new treatments or improve existing treatments for cancer patients.
• Coordinating with other health care providers to ensure that all aspects of a patient’s care are being addressed.
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as biopsies and Bone marrow aspiration to diagnose patients with cancer.
• Educating patients and their families about the treatment process to help them understand what to expect during treatment.
• Providing support to patients during treatment through counselling and emotional support.
• Providing follow-up care to patients after they have finished treatment, monitoring for signs of recurrence, and helping them cope with any lasting effects of treatment or illness.
• Ensure use of all Hospital’s automated systems, as appropriate, including the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS);
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care

Minimum Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council.
• Master of Medicine (with speciality in oncology) or its equivalent from anyrecognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council.
• Fellowship in medical oncology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC.
• Valid Practice License from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Paediatric Oncologist in a reputable hospital



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers 

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you must attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and
Filled Application Form and Practicing License ONLY when you apply online via the portal.
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 11th April 2023.
Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke 

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital on careers.kutrrh.go.ke to apply

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