Consultant Neuro Surgery at Tenwek Hospital

Role Purpose:

• The jobholder’s role is to provide specialized Neurosurgical inpatient services by conducting assessments, diagnostic evaluations and administering treatment in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations

Key Responsibilities.

• Evaluation of patients and devising plans of management and orders: surgery, admission, outpatient follow-up
• Evaluation of patients in consultation to other medical or surgical services with Consultant oversight
• Performing surgical procedures both routine and complicated.
• Preparing Mononeuritis multiplex (MNM) reports with interpretation
• Assisting in major procedures in other disciplines as may be called upon.
• Supervising Medical Students, Medical Officer Interns and Clinical Officer Interns
• Assuming all clinical/ surgical responsibilities while on night call shifts and supervision of interns with Consultant oversight
• Communication between Hospital Departments regarding scheduling of services
• Provide effective supervision and guidance to clinical officers and interns involved in Neurosurgical patient care, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate closely with medical colleagues, working under their supervision to execute delegated responsibilities and contribute to the overall care plan for patients.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) degree or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council - KMPDC).
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners