# Consultant Pediatrician Job Mini Group, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/consultant-pediatrician-job-mini-group-nairobi-kenya Company: Mini Group, Nairobi, Kenya Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-31 Expires: 2026-09-14 ## Job Description Position Summary Reporting to the Medical Director / CEO, the Consultant Pediatrician will be responsible for providing preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative child health services within a high-quality private outpatient clinical setting. The successful candidate will serve as an expert clinical lead in paediatric care, immunisation programs, developmental monitoring, evidence-based paediatric interventions, clinical governance, patient safety, caregiver education, and referral coordination. Please note that Lets Heal Today is an outpatient-based healthcare provider and does not offer inpatient admissions, emergency department services, or critical care management. In urgent or potentially life-threatening situations, clinicians provide initial assessment and stabilization before immediate referral to a higher-level facility. ### Key Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Examination, Diagnosis & Treatment - Conduct thorough clinical examinations of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents to assess growth, developmental milestones, and overall health. - Diagnose and manage acute and chronic paediatric conditions within the established outpatient scope of practice. - Provide evidence-based medical treatment in line with Ministry of Health Kenya paediatric protocols, IMCI guidelines, KMPDC standards, and the Essential Medicines List. Patient History, Care Pathways & Follow-Up - Document comprehensive medical and family histories through empathetic engagement with parents and legal guardians. - Identify and establish care pathways for congenital, developmental, infectious, behavioural, and chronic paediatric conditions. - Ensure continuity of care through structured follow-up, monitoring, and cross-functional case management. Emergency Recognition, Stabilization & Referrals - Provide early detection of paediatric red flags, initiate appropriate clinical stabilization, and coordinate timely external referrals where required. - Facilitate clear referrals to appropriate specialists such as paediatric surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, ophthalmologists, ENT specialists, and other sub-specialists when necessary. Preventive Child Health & Immunisation - Prepare, cold-chain manage, and safely administer vaccines in compliance with the Kenya Expanded Program on Immunisation schedule. - Review patient immunisation records to ensure alignment with national vaccination guidelines and support closure of immunisation gaps. - Monitor growth parameters including weight, height, and head circumference, and support early identification of developmental delays or behavioural concerns. Caregiver Education & Counselling - Advise and counsel parents or guardians on paediatric nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, disease prevention, hygiene practices, healthy lifestyles, treatment plans, and follow-up requirements. Governance, Compliance & Systems Management - Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date physical and electronic patient records within the EHR / HMIS system. - Document clinical findings, diagnoses, medical events, drug allergies, vaccinations, and long-term follow-up plans accurately. - Comply with KMPDC ethical guidelines, MOH protocols, IMCI guidelines, child protection requirements, and the Data Protection Act. Clinical Quality & Public Health Reporting - Participate in internal clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement activities, and patient safety initiatives. - Support infection prevention and control, safe prescribing, rational use of medicines, and reporting of notifiable infectious diseases in line with Kenyan public health requirements. Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent medical degree from an institution recognized by KMPDC. - Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification recognized by KMPDC. - Valid and current specialist practicing license with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council. - Valid professional indemnity insurance cover. - Minimum 3–5 years’ clinical experience practicing as a specialist paediatrician in a busy outpatient, multispecialty centre, or specialized child health unit. - Demonstrated experience using Hospital Management Information Systems, Electronic Health Records, and computerized ordering modules. Key Skills & Competencies - Strong paediatric diagnostic, clinical assessment, and treatment planning skills. - Excellent knowledge of paediatric drug dosing, pharmacology, and safe prescribing. - Strong understanding of MOH child health policies, IMCI guidelines, public health reporting, and immunisation standards. - Compassionate and patient-focused communication skills when engaging children, parents, and caregivers. - Ability to recognize paediatric red flags, provide stabilization, and coordinate urgent referrals. - Strong multidisciplinary teamwork across nursing, laboratory, nutrition, and specialist clinical teams. - High professional integrity, clinical accountability, confidentiality, and commitment to child protection. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.