Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Be involved in the formation of an efficient and effective dermatology service
• Execute short and long-term strategic plans for the department
• Participate in the development of education programmes and implement mechanisms for teaching
• Lead, plan and organize the formation of an efficient dermatology service
• Develop policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the programme
• Promote and undertake research activities to strengthen the programme and AKUH Nairobi
• Organize and implement a quality assurance programme for the programme

Requirements

• Should have completed a Masters in Medicine or its equivalent
• Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Should have completed a fellowship in dermatology
• Should have teaching and research experience with a minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience
• Should be a competent specialist recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Should be innovative with good managerial skills
• Should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team