Adult Infectious Disease Specialist

Job Purpose

To provide expert diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, support infection prevention and control (IPC), and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage complex infectious diseases including HIV, TB, sepsis, and emerging infections.
• Advise on antimicrobial therapy and lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborate with IPC teams on surveillance, outbreak investigation, and containment measures.
• Provide inpatient/outpatient consultations and liaison with ICU, oncology, and surgical services.
• Guide vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis, and occupational health recommendations.
• Participate in development and review of guidelines, protocols, and training for ID and IPC.
• Contribute to research, audits, and monitoring of resistance trends.
• Teach and mentor trainees and allied health professionals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases recognized by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC for the stated specialty.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.