Medical Specialist II (Psychiatrist) (2 Positions) at Kenyatta National Hospital

KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment. Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the referral system in the Health Sector in Kenya. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares and within the KNH complex are College of Health Sciences (University of Nairobi); the Kenya Medical Training College; Kenya Medical Research Institute and National Laboratory Service (Ministry of Health). KNH has 50 wards, 22out-patient clinics, 24 theaters (16 specialized) and Accident & Emergency Department. Out of the total bed capacity of 1800, 209 beds are for the Private Wing. Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital – after Jomo Kenyatta – following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country. Kenyatta National Hospital has a capacity of 1800 beds and has over 6000 staff members. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares. The University of Nairobi Medical School, and several government agencies are located on the campus.

Job Purpose

The Medical Specialists (Psychiatry) are responsible to Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative and preventive health care services to the population under their care; they are entrusted to provide quality health care services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing patients;


• Conducting clinics;


• Training, supervising and mentoring postgraduate students, Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students;


• Undertaking medico-legal duties including writing court reports and attending court sessions when required;


• Participating in medical examinations and in medical board proceedings;


• Participating in community diagnosis, prevention and treatments;


• Carrying out health education and promotion;


• Preparing medical reports;

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychiatry or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.


• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.


• Specialist recognition as a Psychiatrist from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.


• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.


• Valid practicing license in Psychiatry by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council

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