Adult Infectious Disease Specialist - 2 Posts at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

• To provide expert diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, support infection prevention and control (IPC), and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship.

• 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 consults 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 clinicians and trainees in infectious diseases.

• 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 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.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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