KUTRRH Breast Surgeon Jobs in Kenya

KUTRRH Breast Surgeon Jobs in Kenya


Breast Surgeon - V/FT/155/2022 – 4 Posts

Position Summary

The Breast Surgeon will coordinate and provide comprehensive breast cancer and breast tumor surgical services, coordinate research and training and advise the Hospital and public on the same at KUTRRH.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, launch, operationalization, and leadership of the Breast Cancer Center of Excellence

  • Provide breast surgical services including breast oncology services in the Breast Cancer Center of Excellence ensuring that services offered are aligned with the hospital’s vision of providing excellent, world-class care.

  • Coordinate breast surgery referral services within and outside the Hospital according to the breast cancer surgery services needs in collaboration with other hospitals, sections and units and within the framework of the Hospital and National Referral policies.

  • Offer timely breast (oncology) surgical services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the Hospital.

  • Engage in medical research on breast cancer care in collaboration with external partners and within the Breast Cancer Center of Excellence.

  • Provide training to junior doctors, including students, residents, medical officers and fellows on breast surgery care

  • Lead regular CMEs and other training programs such as journal club to elevate knowledge of current practices in breast surgery.

  • Provide specialized breast (oncology) surgical services advice to the Hospital executive and other sections/units.

  • Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues or perform extensive surgery, as required by patients in the Hospital.

  • Lead in breast cancer sensitization and outreach services.

  • Lead in review of breast cancer and breast disease patients in the outpatient clinic.

  • Review breast disease patients in oncology and other wards.

  • Perform ultrasound guided and clinical core biopsies.

  • Discuss breast cancer and breast disease patients in the MDT.

  • Carry out breast surgeries including mastectomy, breast conservation surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, oncoplastic procedures, immediate as well as delayed reconstruction procedures.

  • Follow up patients post operatively and decide on their management path along with other care teams.

    Minimum Qualifications and
    Experience


  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.

  • Master of Medicine in General Surgery from a recognized institution.

  • Subspecialty / fellowship training in Breast Surgery from a recognized institution.

  • Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).

  • Valid Practice License

  • Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover

  • Knowledge of professional standards.

  • Proficiency in computer applications.

  • Proven track record of medical research and training.

  • At least one (1) year working experience as a Breast Surgeon in a busy hospital.

    Soft Skills Required

  • Communication skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Supervisory skills

  • 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

    For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: Job Application – Job Reference Number.

    Note that you must attach the following listed documents when you apply on the online portal.

  • Application Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Filled Application Form

  • Valid Practicing License

    The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 25th October 2022.

    Successful candidates will be offered an attractive remunerative package which includes a basic salary and allowances.

    The Hospital will facilitate travel to Kenya for the successful candidates and assist in acquiring work permits.

    The Hospital will also facilitate job placement for spouses where possible.

    Qualified Kenyans living abroad as well as well as experts from other nationalities are encouraged to apply.

    Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

    KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    For more information and job application details, see: KUTRRH Breast Surgeon Jobs in Kenya

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