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Job Title Adult Infectious Disease Specialist
Vacancy Type EXTERNAL
Terms of Engagement Empaneled
Job Description

Job Purpose 

To provide expert diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, support infection prevention and control (IPC), and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship. 


Duties and Responsibilities 

  1. Evaluate and manage complex infectious diseases including HIV, TB, sepsis, and emerging infections. 
  2. Advise on antimicrobial therapy and lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. 
  3. Collaborate with IPC teams on surveillance, outbreak investigation, and containment measures. 
  4. Provide inpatient/outpatient consultations and liaison with ICU, oncology, and surgical services. 
  5. Guide vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis, and occupational health recommendations. 
  6. Participate in development and review of guidelines, protocols, and training for ID and IPC. 
  7. Contribute to research, audits, and monitoring of resistance trends. 
  8. Teach and mentor trainees and allied health professionals.
Job Specification

Qualifications & Requirements 

  1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC. 
  2. Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC. 
  3. Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases recognized by KMPDC. 
  4. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).  
  5. Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC. 
  6. Retention in the KMPDC register.
  7. Valid Practice License from KMPDC for the stated specialty. 
  8. Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover. 
  9. Proficiency in computer applications. 
  10. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. 
GradeECN
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Advert Ref V/EMP/29/2026
Job Upload Attachments
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by the KMPDC
  • Cover Letter/Application Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC
  • National ID
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Recognition as a specialist or sub-specialist by KMPDC.
  • Valid practicing license from KMPDC
  • Valid Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
  • Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases recognized by KMPDC
  • Registration and Retention with the KMPDC
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Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority - (Valid Tax compliance certificate).
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations - (Certificate of good conduct)
  • Higher Education Loans Board - (Compliance certificate, where applicable)
  • Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission - (Self-Declaration form)
  • Credit Reference Bureau - (Certificate of clearance or credit report)