Anesthesiologist at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/A/02/26/03/24

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at the County General & Teaching Hospital.
• Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods.
• Confer with other medical professionals to determine the type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render the patient insensible to pain.
• Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
• Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
• Examine patients, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Record the type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout the procedure.
• Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
• Coordinate and direct the work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers in the department.
• Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
• Managing anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
• Position patients on the operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
• Providing and maintaining life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
• Providing medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
• Instructing individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
• Scheduling and maintaining the use of the surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
• Assisting with the management of day-to-day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Attending and participating in a variety of meetings.
• Participating and assisting in Mass Casualty exercises/events.
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have served at the grade of Assistant Director of Medical Services for at least 3 years or equivalent position in the private sector for 5 years.
• Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Have a Master’s degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Be registered with the Kenya Medical and Dentist Board.
• Must have a current certificate from the medical practitioner and Dentist Board.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government mandate, health policies as well as vision 2030.
• Should be proficient in computer skills.