Clinical Dermatologist

The Clinical Officer Specialist Dermatology (Clinical Dermatologist) at Tibu Health is responsible for delivering high-quality evidence-based outpatient dermatological care. This role involves managing chronic skin conditions executing minor surgical and aesthetic procedures and ensuring seamless patient care across our physical clinic and mobile/home-based health delivery models.A core requirement of this role is operating strictly within the legal framework set by the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya maintaining a sharp awareness of clinical boundaries and executing timely escalations for procedures that fall outside the independent scope of a specialist clinical officer.

1. 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.

2. Authorized Independent Procedures

• Perform primary diagnostic interventions including punch/shave skin biopsies skin scrapings for mycological analysis and Woods 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.

3. Clinical Boundaries & Mandatory Escalation Protocols

• Aesthetic Limitations: Strictly refrain from independent un-proctored deployment of high-risk cosmetic injectablesincluding 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 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.

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 35 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.

Essential Non-Clinical Skills

1. Digital Literacy & Tech-Savviness

• Tibu Health is a tech-forward platform; the candidate must demonstrate high proficiency in navigating multi-channel Electronic Health Record (EHR) applications scheduling systems and telemedicine tools.
• Ability to cleanly manage virtual or remote follow-up assessments using digital dermatoscopic image tracking.

2. Patient Empathy & Compassionate Communication

• Skin health deeply impacts psychological well-being. The candidate must possess exceptional therapeutic communication skills to handle sensitive chronic conditions (such as vitiligo severe alopecia or acne vulgaris) without inducing anxiety or stigma.
• Clear transparent communication regarding procedural risks expected clinical outcomes and post-procedure downtime.

3. Operational Adaptability (Omni-channel Flexibility)

• Comfort and resourcefulness in transitioning between standard physical clinic environments and corporate environments.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a mobile medical kit ensuring correct cold-chain logistics for sensitive injectables or clinical agents while on call.

4. Team Collaboration & Professional Integrity

• A low-ego mindset focused on collaborative care; the ability to work cohesively alongside Consultant Dermatologists primary care nurses and digital customer support teams.
• Strong adherence to medical ethics patient data privacy laws (Data Protection Act of Kenya) and strict accountability for tracking medical consumables inventory.