Obesity Medicine Specialist
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Job Purpose To provide comprehensive medical management of obesity and related cardiometabolic conditions, and contribute to a multidisciplinary bariatric/metabolic service. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct holistic assessments including metabolic, nutritional, psychological, and lifestyle factors. Deliver individualized treatment plans including pharmacotherapy, lifestyle interventions, and behaviour change support. Coordinate care pathways with endocrinology, bariatric surgery, dietetics, psychology, and physiotherapy. Screen for and manage obesity-related comorbidities (e.g., T2DM, NAFLD, OSA, hypertension). Prepare and optimize patients for metabolic/bariatric procedures and deliver post-operative medical follow-up. Support group education, digital tools, and long-term weight maintenance strategies. Participate in audits, outcomes tracking, and research in obesity medicine. Teach and mentor staff on evidence-based obesity care and stigma-free communication. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC. MMed in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or other relevant field from an institution recognized by KMPDC. Sub-specialty/fellowship training or certification in Obesity Medicine/Endocrinology/Metabolism or equivalent qualification 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. Valid Indemnity Cover. Proficiency in computer applications. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 go to method of application »