Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation
established under Legal Notice No. 4 of 2019 as a Level 6 Referral Hospital equipped with stateof-the-art medical equipment and facilities. KUTRRH employs cutting edge research, innovation,
training and partnerships to keep abreast with advancements in healthcare management. The
Hospital’s vision is to be a premier referral Hospital renown for excellence in clinical care, training,
research and innovation with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of Kenyans and global
citizens through provision of patient-centered and evidence-based healthcare.
KUTRRH is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic and result oriented individuals of high
integrity, innovation and ability to delivery results to fill vacant positions. The Hospital invites
applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Position: Medical Officer JG: KUH 7. [REF No: V/FT/36/2025] – 14 Posts
Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive medical care by diagnosing, treating, and managing patients,
performing clinical procedures, and supporting preventive and rehabilitative health services to
ensure quality healthcare delivery.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Division/Section in the area of deployment, the position holder will be
responsible for the following:
i. Undertaking first-on-call duties, including clerking, investigating, and managing patients.
ii. Reviewing patients and documenting recommendations accurately.
iii. Conducting outpatient clinics and assisting in theatre procedures.
iv. Performing emergency surgeries and life-saving interventions when required.
v. Collaborating with medical specialists in wards, theatres, and clinics to deliver quality care.
vi. Handling medico-legal duties, including completing P3 forms, attending court sessions, and
performing postmortems.
vii. Carrying out medical examinations and preparing detailed medical reports.
viii. Training and supervising interns and medical students during clinical rotations.
ix. Participating in outreach programs and community health initiatives.
x. Ensuring accurate data collection and reporting for patient care and hospital records.
xi. Any other duties as may be assigned.
Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements
i. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution
recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council.
ii. Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
iii. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY TEACHING, REFERRAL & RESEARCH HOSPITAL
P.O Box 7674- 00100 Nairobi
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iv. Training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
certificate will be an added advantage.
v. Must possess a professional indemnity cover.
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.
vii. Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Core Competencies
i. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with good clinical judgement for effective
problem-solving.
ii. Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
iii. Resilience and adaptability in high-pressure medical situations.
iv. High level of teamwork and seamless collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
v. Empathy, compassion, and commitment to patient welfare.
vi. Ethical practice and professional integrity in patient care.
Terms of Service
The successful candidate will be engaged on permanent & pensionable terms.
