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Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services.
The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi
CLINICAL OFFICER ANESTHETISTS – V/ST/2/2022– 3 POSTS
Job Description :The Clinical Officer Anesthetist’s job exists to promote safe and prompt provision of anesthesia and participate in patient education and communication, hence improving clinical and surgical outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet patients before their procedure to conduct pre–operative examinations.
- Explaining anesthetic process to patients and re–assuring them before they are led into the operating theatre under their supervision.
- Administering appropriate type of anesthesia to patients via a variety of methods.
- Recording vital details, including type of anesthesia administered dosage, method of administration and patient’s condition.
- Monitoring patients throughout their medical procedure and dealing immediately with any concerns that arise.
- Give supportive resources on the patient and the families to promote positive outlook.
- Document all care rendered and response to treatment and medication treatments in the Hospital Management System.
- Offering education and support to patients’ families regarding treatment expectations.
- Support Medical Specialists in attending to patients in the unit hospital.
- Monitor patients’ progress in the unit for side effects to treatment and reporting the same to the Medical Specialists in the hospital.
- Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple of complex medical conditions in the units in the hospital.
- Supervise, guide and mentor junior nursing and clinical officers, interns and clinical students who are working in the eye unit department.
- Working co–operatively with other medical professions, including surgeons and theatre nurses to manage patients from end–to–end and deal with chronic pain complaints etc.
- Participate in clinical services research and training.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
- Higher Diploma in Anesthesia Specialization from a recognized institution.
- Must be a Registered Officer with the Clinical Officer Council.
- Valid Practice License.
- Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- At least two years working experience as an Anesthetist Clinical Officer in a reputable health facility.
Soft Skills Required
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Observation skills
- Analytical skills
- Compassionate
Download the job description via : Gatundu-Locum-JDs-Feb-2022.pdf (kutrrh.go.ke)
Download the application form via :Gatundu-Locum-JDs-Feb-2022.pdf (kutrrh.go.ke)
If your background and competencies match the specifications of the position above, please apply online via locum.kutrrh.go.ke
For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Please note that you have to attach the Application Form, Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Practicing License ONLY when you apply to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 22nd February 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates must fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including;
- Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for University graduates only)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
- Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
- A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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