Medical Specialist (Clinical Oncology)

The role of Medical Specialist (Clinical Oncology) involves providing highly specialized clinical oncology care. The primary objective is diagnosing and managing cancer patients through integrated treatment plans utilizing systemic anti-cancer therapies and radiotherapy.

Job Purpose To provide specialized clinical oncology care by diagnosing and managing cancer patients through integrated treatment plans that combine systemic anti-cancer therapies and radiotherapy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Oncology, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Diagnosing and staging cancers through clinical evaluation, imaging interpretation, and pathology review.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans that integrate systemic anti-cancer therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy) and radiotherapy.
• Prescribing and monitoring systemic therapies, ensuring safe administration and managing treatment-related toxicities.
• Collaborating with radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive cancer care.
• Participating in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case discussions to optimize treatment strategies.
• Providing palliative care, pain management, and symptom control for patients requiring supportive care.
• Engaging in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous medical education to advance oncology practice.
• Mentoring junior doctors, interns, and medical students in clinical oncology principles and practice.
• Ensuring adherence to national and international oncology protocols, safety standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Candidates must possess the following essential qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Masters degree in Medicine in Clinical Oncology or equivalent from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Retention in the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council register.
• Recognition as a Specialist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid Practice License as a specialist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.