KUTRRH Palliative Care Specialist Job April

Palliative Care Specialist Job, Medical Job Vacancies In Kenya April, 

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Health, registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of the State Corporations Act Cap 446. The Hospital seeks to engage qualified staff on a three (3) to five (5) year performance-based renewable contract for the positions listed below. Applicants must demonstrate diligence, commitment, and a positive attitude.

PALLIATIVE CARE SPECIALIST  V/FT/1/2023  1 POST

Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinating and completing palliative care consults with patient’s
• Available as a consultant to patients, families and staff (hospital and hospice) regarding end-of-life issues and palliative
• Assisting with education and training of employees, nurses, medical students, residents, and visiting
• Assisting with education of hospital medical doctors, Nurses, social Services and Case
• Assisting with education of the community regarding palliative care and associated
• Collaborating with provider relations department to educate current and potential referral
• On-call responsibilities as required
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Diploma in any of the following areas: – Clinical Medicine, Social Work, Counselling
• Psychology or any other equivalent qualifications with 3 years’ relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in similar field with one (1) year experience;
• Registered with relevant professional body;
• Palliative care specialty training from a recognized Institution;
• Knowledge of relevant
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of Palliative Care research and training in a reputable institution
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Soft Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Observational
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate skills
• Team player

How to Apply

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you must attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practicing License ONLY when you apply online via the portal.

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 11th April 2023.

Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta University, Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital Directorate of Human Resource Development will Contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through the Telephone number 0710642513 only.

Chief Executive Officer

Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital

NAIROBI