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Job Title Rheumatologist
Vacancy Type EXTERNAL
Terms of Engagement Empaneled
Job Description

Job Purpose 

To provide specialized, patient-centered medical care through diagnosis, treatment, referral, and follow-up of patients, while supporting medical education, research, health promotion, community outreach, and medico-legal services. 


Duties and Responsibilities 

  1. Reviewing patients and instructing in writing and ensuring all the recommendations are carried out. 
  2. Undertaking on call duties including clerking, investigating, and managing patients. 
  3. Conducting ward rounds, clinics and theatre days as scheduled/directed. 
  4. Conducting medical research. 
  5. Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms and court attendance. 
  6. Participating in community outreach duties including care and treatment. 
  7. Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted, and utilized to the benefit of the customer and service provider. 
  8. Carrying out health education and promotion.
  9. Referring patients to other medical specialists for further diagnosis of complex or unclear disorder or disease within the hospital. 
  10. Establishing plans of care for patients aimed at slowing disease progression and incorporating diet, lifestyle modification and appropriate medication management.  
  11. Teach and mentor trainees and allied health professionals.  
Job Specification

  1. 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. Sub-specialty training in Rheumatology from an institution 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. 
    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/26/2026
Job Upload Attachments
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by the KMPDC
  • National ID
  • Registration and Retention with the KMPDC
  • Valid practicing license from KMPDC
  • Recognition as a specialist or sub-specialist by KMPDC.
  • Valid Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Sub-specialty training in Rheumatology from an institution recognized by KMPDC
  • Cover Letter/Application Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV
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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)