Vacancy title:
Senior Registrar – Paediatrics

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Nairobi Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research, the successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out clinical procedures and clinical management of in-patient and out-patient patients. In order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals in line
• with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care.
• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
• Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
• Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care.
• Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in area of specialization.
• Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements.
• Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics as and when required.
• Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives. 
• Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty area to enhance clinical management.
• Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master of Medicine degree in Paediatrics and Child Health
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.
• Specialist recognition from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Basic Life Support training.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support training.
• LSO Advanced Life Support training 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Emergent lifesaving skills
• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis catheterization and emergency intubation among others
• Patient care skills.
• Effective decision-making and judgement skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume in PDF) quoting the job reference number, testimonials, and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st July, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.

The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI

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