Anesthesiologist - General Anaesthesia at Tenwek Hospital

Job Summary:

• To provide safe and effective anesthetic services during surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, with a focus on general anesthesia. The role includes patient assessment, administration of anesthesia, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative care, in accordance with national and hospital standards.

Job Description:

 Pre-operative Duties

• Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations including history taking, physical examination, and risk assessment.
• Counsel patients on anesthesia options, procedures, and risks.
• Develop individualized anesthetic plans based on patient condition and surgical requirements.

Intra-operative Duties

• Administer general anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical procedures.
• Ensure maintenance of vital signs and patient safety throughout the procedure.
• Manage airway, fluid therapy, and emergency responses during surgery.
• Supervise or coordinate with anesthesia technicians and nurses during procedures.

Post-operative Duties

• Monitor patients in the recovery room and manage post-anesthesia complications (e.g., pain, nausea).
• Provide pain management and sedation plans post-surgery as required.
• Ensure smooth handover to surgical and nursing teams post-procedure.

Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance

• Maintain detailed and accurate anesthetic records.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical audits.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.

Teaching and Mentorship (if applicable)

• Provide clinical teaching to medical officers, interns, or nurse anesthetists.
• Contribute to CME sessions within the hospital.

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Anaesthesiology (M.Med) from a recognized university.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Valid practicing license from KMPDC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.