REF: TNH/HRD/SRS/06/2022

Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research, the successful applicants will be responsible for reviewing in-patient and out-patient patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care.


• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.


• Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.


• Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care.


• Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in area of specialization.


• Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements.


• Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics as and when required.


• Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives.


• Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty area to enhance clinical management.


• Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and


• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master of Medicine degree in General Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery.


• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.


• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.


• Specialist recognition from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council


• Basic Life Support training.


• Advanced Trauma Life Support training.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Emergent lifesaving skills


• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required


• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, cathetization and emergency intubation among others.


• Patient care skills


• Effective decision-making and judgement skills


• Basic counselling skills


• Ability to work for long hours under pressure


• Drive and openness to learning


• Time management skills


• Analytical skills


• Research skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Attention to detail


• Planning and organising skills


• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills


• Team working skills


• Accountability


• Integrity


• Confidentiality