VMMC Assistant Surgeon at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Facility In-Charge, the VMMC Assistant Surgeon will work together with the Surgeon (Team Lead), in the provision of safe male medical circumcision services as part of a team working in a health facility or VMMC/EIMC mobile or outreach setup.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing quality and safe male circumcision services to clients in the fixed, out reach and mobile sites and facilities.
• Provide STI screening and treatment for clients attending male circumcision services presenting with STI.
• Monitor the health process of the clients and ensure that the national standards are strictly adhered to by the team.
• Screen patients and ensure that they are fit for surgery.
• Document and manage circumcision related adverse events accordingly and promptly reports appropriately.
• Ensure patient safety is guaranteed before surgery, during surgery and immediately after surgery.
• Review all circumcised clients on the 7th day and conduct active follow up for all clients failing to come back for review.
• Engage facility healthcare workers in male circumcision services to ensure their participation and skills development.
• Support the Team Lead in stock and inventory management.
• Ensures that all VMMC protocols and checklists are available at the site and strictly adhered to.
• Ensure timely and proper documentation of client files and registers accordingly.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Ensure participation in Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) and documentation of the same.
• Any other official duty as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing
• Registered by relevant professional regulatory body
• Trained and certified in all VMMC areas – dorsal slit, EIMC and device

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of (3) years’ experience providing continuous voluntary medical male circumcision services

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written, listening and oral communications skills
• Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work well within a team set up
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Ability to work long hours