Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive mental health services including assessment, psychotherapy, 
pharmacotherapy, crisis intervention, and liaison psychiatry

Duties and Responsibilities 

i. Conduct psychiatric evaluations and formulate biopsychosocial management 
plans.
ii. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications; manage side effects and 
treatment adherence.
iii. Provide psychotherapy or coordinate referral to appropriate psychological 
services.
iv. Deliver emergency/crisis intervention and liaison services across the hospital.
v. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (psychology, nursing, social work, 
occupational therapy).
vi. Undertake medico-legal assessments and provide reports/testimony as required.
vii. Participate in community mental health promotion and stigma reduction 
initiatives.
viii. Teach, supervise, and contribute to research and quality improvement in mental 
health services.

Qualifications & Requirements 

i. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution 
recognized by KMPDC.
ii. MMed in Psychiatry from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
iii. Additional sub-specialty training (e.g., child & adolescent, addiction, liaison) is 
an added advantage.
iv. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council 
(KMPDC).
v. Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
vi. Retention in the KMPDC register.
vii. Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
viii. Valid Indemnity Cover.
ix. Proficiency in computer applications.
x. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competencies 

i. Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in the stated specialty and evidence-
based practice.
ii. Professional Integrity: High ethical standards, accountability, and sound clinical 
judgement.
iii. Compassionate Care: Patient- and family-centered approach that is respectful 
and culturally sensitive.
iv. Collaborative Teamwork: Effective engagement within multidisciplinary teams.
v. Effective Communication: Clear, timely, and empathetic communication with 
patients, families, and colleagues.
vi. Continuous Learning & Teaching: Commitment to CPD, teaching, mentorship, 
quality improvement, and research.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by the KMPDC
• Valid Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
• Recognition as a specialist or sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Registration and Retention with the KMPDC
• Valid practicing license from KMPDC
• MMed in Psychiatry from an institution recognized by KMPDC