Job Purpose

To provide diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases, including critical care support and multidisciplinary coordination for complex pulmonary conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Perform and interpret spirometry, full PFTs, bronchoscopies, and other relevant procedures within credentialed scope.
• Provide ventilatory support advice and liaison with ICU for respiratory failure.
• Collaborate with thoracic surgery, oncology, allergy, and rheumatology services for complex cases.
• Implement pulmonary rehabilitation and smoking cessation initiatives.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and care pathways for pulmonary conditions.
• Teach and mentor trainees; participate in audits and quality improvement.
• Engage in research and surveillance of respiratory disease trends.

Job Specification

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Pulmonology/Respiratory Medicine 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.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competencies

• Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in the stated specialty and evidence-based practice.
• Professional Integrity: High ethical standards, accountability, and sound clinical judgement.
• Compassionate Care: Patient- and family-centered approach that is respectful and culturally sensitive.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Effective engagement within multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective Communication: Clear, timely, and empathetic communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Continuous Learning & Teaching: Commitment to CPD, teaching, mentorship, quality improvement, and research

• Evaluate and manage asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Perform and interpret spirometry, full PFTs, bronchoscopies, and other relevant procedures within credentialed scope.
• Provide ventilatory support advice and liaison with ICU for respiratory failure.
• Collaborate with thoracic surgery, oncology, allergy, and rheumatology services for complex cases.
• Implement pulmonary rehabilitation and smoking cessation initiatives.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and care pathways for pulmonary conditions.
• Teach and mentor trainees; participate in audits and quality improvement.
• Engage in research and surveillance of respiratory disease trends.

• Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in the stated specialty and evidence-based practice.
• Professional Integrity: High ethical standards, accountability, and sound clinical judgement.
• Compassionate Care: Patient- and family-centered approach that is respectful and culturally sensitive.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Effective engagement within multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective Communication: Clear, timely, and empathetic communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Continuous Learning & Teaching: Commitment to CPD, teaching, mentorship, quality improvement, and research

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Pulmonology/Respiratory Medicine 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.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.