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 has positioned itself as one of the country’s premier teaching, referral, and research facilities, offering specialized healthcare services and contributing to training and research in the medical field.
In line with its mandate to provide high-quality medical care and to meet the ever-growing demand for specialized services, the hospital seeks to engage interested and qualified individuals for empaneled medical specialists and sub-specialists, as well as locum staff to be engaged on a part-time basis. This opportunity is tailored for professionals with specialized expertise who are committed to making a meaningful contribution to the healthcare sector.
The advertised positions will create a panel of medical and surgical specialists who will be called upon to provide services at KUTRRH on a need basis. This flexible engagement approach allows the hospital to strengthen its medical teams with specialized skills while providing consultants the opportunity to serve patients in a leading healthcare institution.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate diligence, commitment, and a positive attitude in the discharge of their professional duties. The hospital emphasizes the importance of high ethical standards, patient-centered care, and professionalism in all its medical engagements.
Available Positions
The hospital is inviting applications for the following empaneled medical specialist positions:
- Empaneled Pediatric Surgeon – Reference Code: V/EMP/08/2025 – Number of Positions: 2
- ENT Surgeon – Reference Code: V/EMP/09/2025 – Number of Positions: 1
These positions represent critical specialties within the hospital’s service delivery framework, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care in surgical and medical fields.
Job Descriptions
1. Empaneled Pediatric Surgeon
Reference Code: V/EMP/08/2025
Number of Positions: 2
The empaneled pediatric surgeon will form part of the hospital’s specialist panel to address the surgical needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric surgery is a vital specialty in any healthcare institution as it focuses on addressing congenital, developmental, traumatic, and acquired conditions affecting children.
The role requires the empaneled pediatric surgeon to be available on a need basis to handle specialized procedures and provide expert consultation services within the hospital’s pediatric units.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting surgical assessments and interventions for children presenting with congenital anomalies, gastrointestinal issues, urological problems, and other complex surgical conditions.
- Collaborating with pediatricians, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in planning and executing surgical treatment plans.
- Offering pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring that patients and their families receive clear communication about the procedures, expected outcomes, and recovery plans.
- Participating in multidisciplinary case reviews to enhance the quality of care provided to pediatric patients.
- Advising on the procurement and utilization of surgical equipment specific to pediatric surgery to enhance the hospital’s service delivery.
- Providing mentorship and training support to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff as part of the hospital’s teaching mandate.
- Ensuring compliance with medical standards, surgical protocols, and ethical requirements in the practice of pediatric surgery.
This role is essential in ensuring that the hospital maintains its capacity to manage complex pediatric cases that require surgical expertise. Given the specialized nature of pediatric surgery, the empaneled surgeons will be instrumental in improving treatment outcomes and reducing referrals abroad for conditions that can be managed locally.
2. ENT Surgeon
Reference Code: V/EMP/09/2025
Number of Positions: 1
The ENT surgeon will be engaged on an empanelment basis to provide services related to ear, nose, and throat health, as well as associated structures of the head and neck. ENT conditions cut across all age groups and can significantly affect quality of life, making this specialty critical in the hospital’s service delivery framework.
The empaneled ENT surgeon will be called upon to provide consultations, perform surgical interventions, and support the hospital in addressing ENT-related medical needs.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting examinations, diagnosing conditions, and managing diseases of the ear, nose, throat, sinuses, and related structures.
- Performing surgical procedures such as tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, sinus surgeries, ear surgeries, and other head and neck procedures as needed.
- Offering expert consultation for complex ENT cases referred by other departments or clinicians.
- Managing patients with hearing impairments, balance disorders, and other ENT-related complications.
- Working with audiologists, speech therapists, and other allied professionals to provide holistic patient care.
- Engaging in multidisciplinary discussions and collaborating with other specialists to manage patients with overlapping conditions, such as head and neck cancers or pediatric ENT disorders.
- Participating in hospital teaching programs, including training medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals in ENT procedures and best practices.
- Advising hospital management on specialized ENT equipment and technology that may enhance service delivery in the ENT department.
- Ensuring adherence to medical and surgical best practices while maintaining a high standard of ethical and professional conduct.
The role of the ENT surgeon is indispensable in managing both routine and complex cases, thereby ensuring that the hospital continues to provide comprehensive healthcare services to its patients.
Application Guidelines
Applicants interested in these positions must hold relevant specialty or sub-specialty recognition in their respective fields and must possess a valid practice license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU).
All applications should be submitted online through the hospital’s career portal: careers.kutrrh.go.ke.
For clarity and standardization, applicants are required to indicate the subject of their application as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. For example, an applicant for the Pediatric Surgeon position should submit their application with the subject line: JOB APPLICATION – V/EMP/08/2025.
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
- A cover letter clearly stating the position being applied for.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A valid practicing license.
Applications should also be addressed and submitted to the following:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 26th September 2025.
Important Notices
- Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge any fees for the application process. Applicants are strongly advised to be cautious of fraudulent activities by unauthorized persons or agencies.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further engagement.
- Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents in compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
- Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
- The hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, women, and persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing
This recruitment initiative provides an opportunity for medical specialists to contribute their expertise to one of Kenya’s premier teaching and referral hospitals. By joining the empaneled panel of medical consultants, specialists will be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare while advancing the hospital’s mission in research, training, and service delivery.
Applicants who meet the specified requirements and are interested in either of the advertised positions are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
