Tasks
Clinical Assessment & Outpatient Care
Perform comprehensive dermatological examinations, history taking, and targeted diagnostic checks for both pediatric and adult populations.
Diagnose and manage chronic or acute dermatological and venereological profiles (e.g., severe acne, atopic eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, melasma, and standard cutaneous infections).
Formulate personalized, evidence-based therapeutic treatment plans utilizing approved national clinical guidelines and formulary-compliant topical or systemic medications.
Authorized Independent Procedures
Perform primary diagnostic interventions including punch/shave skin biopsies, skin scrapings for mycological analysis, and Wood's lamp evaluations.
Execute minor surgical and therapeutic interventions such as cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen ablation) for viral warts, skin tags, and benign lesions.
Conduct specialized intermediate aesthetic interventions including microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy), superficial-to-medium chemical peels, and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair or skin rejuvenation under established clinical protocols.
Conduct full-body surface skin mappings and provide patient education on basic photoprotection and chronic condition flare-up prevention.
Clinical Boundaries & Mandatory Escalation Protocols
Aesthetic Limitations: Strictly refrain from independent, un-proctored deployment of high-risk cosmetic injectables—including Botox® (neuromodulators), Juvéderm®/Restylane® (deep dermal fillers), and high-power structural biostimulators (Sculptra®/Radiesse®)—unless directly supervised or authorized under a collaborative framework signed by a Lead Consultant Dermatologist.
Surgical & Diagnostic Limitations: Escalate suspected malignant or complex atypical lesions (e.g., advanced melanoma or basal cell carcinoma requiring deep surgical margins) to a Consultant Dermatologist or plastic surgeon.Complication Management: Immediately invoke emergency protocols and escalate any sub-surface clinical anomalies, unexpected tissue necrosis, or severe drug eruptions to the Lead Consultant Dermatologist or Medical Director.
Requirements
Role Requirements & Technical Qualifications
Academic Foundation: Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery from a recognized training institution.
Specialized Training: Higher Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) or an equivalent institutional framework approved by the COC.
Professional Registration: Active registration and a valid, current practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive post-qualification clinical experience, with at least 2 years explicitly focused within a dedicated dermatology department or specialized aesthetic clinic.
Procedural Competency: Documented logbook or proven clinical proficiency in minor skin surgery, cryotherapy, and basic aesthetic resurfacing interventions.