Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services. The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi

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

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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases recognized by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC for the stated specialty.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases recognized by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC for the stated specialty.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.