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Health Science

Neurologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Full Time

REF- V/FT/91/2021 

Position Summary

The Neurologist coordinates and provides specialized neurological services and participate in research in the area of specialization.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Diagnose complex medical problems by referring to a patient’s history, examining them and conducting neurological tests.
  • Counsel patients on neurological disorders and its background.
  • Order neurological tests and interpret the results of neuroimaging studies.
  • Prescribe and/or administer treatment and medication.
  • Monitor the behavioral and cognitive side effects of treatment and medication.
  • Order supportive care services for patients.
  • Perform and interpret electroencephalography, electromyography and nerve conduction velocity tests.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
  • Master of Medicine in internal medicine from a recognized institution.
  • Fellowship in Neurology from a recognized institution.
  • Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  • Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC.
  • Valid Practice License.
  • Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • iAt least one (1) year working experience as a Neurologist in a busy hospital

Method of Application

If your background and competencies match the specifications of the above positions, please apply online via careers.kutrrh.go.ke OR send hard copies of your Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Filled Application Form and Licence ONLY to the address below:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Please note that you must attach the Application Letter, CV, Filled Application Form (https://www.kutrrh.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/KUTRRH_Job_Application_Form_July_2022.pdf), and Practicing Licence when you apply online via the portal.

  • The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 12th August 2022.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates must fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including;
  • Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for University graduates only)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
  • Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
  • A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau

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