Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ref: V/FT/163/2022
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 parents and children 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 children with cancer.
• Coordinating with other health care providers to ensure that all aspects of a child’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.
• Identifying risk factors that may cause children to develop cancer in the future.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• 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 in Paediatrics and Child health or equivalent from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University by the Medical Practitioner and Dentist Council.
• Fellowship in Paediatric 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
• 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 25th October 2022.
• Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke 
• The successful candidates will be offered an attractive remunerative package which includes a basic salary and allowances.

• The Hospital will facilitate travel for the successful candidates and assist in acquiring work permits and job placement for spouses where possible.
• Qualified Kenyans living abroad as well as well as experts from other nationalities are encouraged to apply
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