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Daily Jobs (dailyjobs.co.ke) is honored to present this specialized clinical vacancy at Bahati Hospital. Operating under the guiding philosophy, "We care & it shows," Bahati Hospital is dedicated to delivering top-tier, affordable healthcare. Rooted in providing an empathetic "touch from the heart," the facility serves as a trusted medical anchor, ensuring patients experience compassionate care paired with rigorous medical standards.
Joining the clinical team as a Clinical Officer (Pediatrician Specialist) offers specialized clinicians a deeply rewarding platform. Located in the rapidly growing hub of Machakos, you will take clinical ownership of the pediatric unit, manage specialized child health interventions, and lead a dedicated team of healthcare professionals focused on transforming early childhood clinical outcomes.
Clinical Officer (Pediatrician Specialist)
Company Overview
Bahati Hospital stands out as a highly patient-centered facility known for its comprehensive maternal, neonatal, and child health care options. The pediatric department serves as a vital cornerstone of the hospital’s community impact, treating a high volume of acute and chronic childhood illnesses.
As an employer, Bahati Hospital offers a supportive, mission-driven, and collaborative working environment. The institution places immense value on early diagnostic accuracy, family-centered medical counseling, and evidence-based neonatal care, making it an ideal destination for a dedicated pediatric specialist looking to make a lasting clinical impact.
Job Overview
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Machakos, Kenya
Experience: Minimum 2 Years in a busy hospital setting
Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026 (Short turnaround)
Salary: Not Specified
Job Summary
The Clinical Officer (Pediatrician) will lead the diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency care workflows for all pediatric and neonatal patients. The position involves managing specialized child health clinics, directing pediatric inpatient admissions, managing complex neonatal resuscitations, and ensuring strict compliance with national child healthcare guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Specialized Pediatric Care: Autonomously assess, diagnose, and treat complex pediatric illnesses, congenital conditions, and acute childhood infections.
Neonatal Interventions: Lead emergency neonatal resuscitations, monitor low-birth-weight infants, and manage specialized care workflows within the newborn unit.
Child Welfare Clinics: Oversee routine child development tracking, nutritional assessments, and the national immunization schedule (KEPI compliance).
Ward Management: Direct daily ward rounds in the pediatric inpatient unit, review treatment plans, and coordinate complex multi-disciplinary clinical interventions.
Family Counseling: Provide empathetic, thorough clinical breakdowns to parents and guardians regarding diagnosis, medication compliance, and home preventive care.
Accurate Documentation: Maintain meticulous, computerized, and physical records of patient medical histories, clinical logs, and progress summaries.
Qualifications & Requirements
Higher Diploma in Pediatrics and Child Health from an accredited medical training institution.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution (e.g., KMTC).
Must hold a valid, active registration and an active Practicing License from the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience as a pediatric specialist operating within a busy, high-volume hospital setting.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to connect effortlessly with young children and anxious parents.
Exceptional crisis management capabilities with high clinical integrity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified clinical specialists who meet the strict requirements are requested to submit their application documents via email before the closing deadline.
Method of Application: Send your structured application electronically to: bahatihospitalcareers1@gmail.com
Required Enclosures: Your email application must attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a tailored Cover Letter, and clear copies of your Academic Certificates and COC Practicing License.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026.
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