Responsibilities:

• Job Summary:
• Reporting to the Director Medical Services, the role holder is responsible for providing expert
• medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, diagnosing and treating a wide range of
• pediatric conditions, and supporting preventive healthcare initiatives. The role involves managing
• complex cases, collaborating with other specialists, and mentoring junior medical staff and
• contributing to research and education in the field of Pediatrics.
• Patient Care:
• Conduct consultations, evaluations, and thorough assessments of pediatric patients
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions in children
• Prescribe and manage medications, therapies, and interventions tailored to each child’s needs
• Perform and supervise procedures specific to pediatric care.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Preventive Care:
• Provide guidance on childhood vaccinations, nutrition, growth, and development milestones.
• Educate families on preventive care, early warning signs, and management of common pediatric illnes
• Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Care:
• Work closely with other specialists, such as surgeons, endocrinologists, and neonatologists, for
• integrated care.
• Refer patients to other medical professionals or specialists when required
• Emergency Care:
• Respond to pediatric emergencies, stabilize patients, and manage critical care cases.
• Key Competences & Attributes:
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in plastic and the treatment of pediatric conditions.
• Ability to make informed and timely decisions regarding treatment plans, considering individual
• patient needs and complexities.
• A commitment to advancing knowledge in the field through research and innovative practices.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, recognizing the sensitive and personal
• nature of infant disorders.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving medical practices and technologies
• Leadership qualities to lead and guide medical teams in providing the best possible care to patient
• with plastic related conditions.
• Must be aligned to the mission and vision of Tenwek Hospital.

Requirements:

• Master of Medicine in General Surgery or its equivalent, with sub-specialty training in Pediatrics recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from an institution recognized by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Served for a minimum period of five (5) years relevant work, three (3) of which should have been in administrative position
• Valid Practice License from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council

Benefits

• Generous vacation package that increases with tenure in addition to sick days, personal days and your birthday off too!
• Strong company culture and happy work environment!