Consultant, Outpatient and Casualty at AIC Kijabe Hospital

 Job Description

Division

Medical Services, Outpatient and Community Subdivision

Position Reports to

Head, Outpatient and Casualty Department

Position Supervises

• Clinical Officer, Outpatient and Casualty
• Emergency and Critical Care Clinical Officer (ECCCO)
• Family Medicine Resident
• Medical and Clinical Officer Interns assigned to the Department

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities are:

•  Be a witness of Jesus Christ to patients and families and a discipler of staff to the glory of God.
•  To participate in the effective & efficient running of the Outpatient and Casualty medical services including Kijabe Private Clinic.
• Clinical Duties
  • OPD, Casualty and Kijabe Private Clinic:
  •  To work with the nursing & medical staff to provide for the health care needs of all patients.
  •  To ensure thorough assessment & documentation of history & physical findings for all patients, and referral for investigations and / or specialist opinion where necessary.
  •  To perform diagnostic & therapeutic procedures pertinent to the care of these patients.
  •  To supervise and mentor junior staff and advise on patient management.
  •  To attend other areas of the hospital in a timely manner for patient referrals or admissions.
• Teaching:
  •  Bedside: Be actively involved in ‘bedside’ teaching of interns and other learners.
  •  Family Practice Training – be willing to mentor and train, family practice residents.
  •  Clinical Officer Training – Be willing to contribute to the teaching sessions for clinical officers in ECCCO (Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Clinical Officer) and other programmes including residents from other specialties.
•  Hospital Conferences:
  •  Attend and lead case presentations and discussions.
  •  Attend Audits each week
  •  Consultant CME: Ensure personal clinical and professional development
  • Medical Staff, Admin and QI –
  •  Participate in the development of localized guidelines appropriate for Kijabe Outpatient and Casualty activities as directed by the Head of Department
  •  Participate in monthly medical staff meeting
  •  Participate on Medical Staff committees as assigned.
  •  Participate in quality improvement measures on assigned clinical areas, including audit & research as appropriate.
  •  Provide guidance and expert advice to the Head of Outpatient and Casualty Department
  •  Observe and comply with environmental health and occupational safety measures and regulations
  •  Cooperate with the various stakeholders (Outpatient Manager and other Nursing Division leadership) to enable optimal patient flow and clinical efficiency.

Key Result Areas:

The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows;

•  Adequate clinical activity and supervision at all times to enable the provision of safe and high quality patient care.
•  Stewardship of the Hospital’s and the Patient’s material and financial resources through efficient and cost-effective care.
•  Participate in development of appropriate local guidelines and policies as directed by the Head of Department
•  Participate in audit of clinical markers to ensure care reaches required standards as directed by the Head of Department.
•  Participate in successful implementation of the division’s strategic goals and key strategic areas as directed by the Head of Department
• These duties and responsibilities will be subject to annual appraisals.

Working Time:

•  0800 – 1700 daily, five days a week (45 hour week).
•  One day (8 hours) per week of this time for administrative responsibilities as identified above.
•  On-call responsibility in-line with current consultant frequency.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• The job holder must possess:
•  Bachelors Degree in Medicine
•  Masters Degree in Medicine (or equivalent)
•  Registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
•  Possess a valid private practicing License
•  Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
•  Must demonstrate high level of integrity
•  Should have high level problem solving and decision making abilities
•  Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle high level communication
•  Should be result oriented with ability to deliver desired outcome
•  Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
•  Strong interpersonal skills including communication, persuasion, motivation, loyalty, and openness.
•  Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages
•  Must be a born again and committed Christian with evidence of maturity in faith
•  Ability to translate and communicate biblical values / hospital ethics in personal life and professional life

Must be an honest person full of integrity in their personal conduct and handling of job responsibilities