Emergency Medical Specialist at Nairobi Hospital

REF/TNH/EMS/10/20

Reporting to Director, Medical Service the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Diagnosing and interpretation of patient’s results.
• Resuscitating, stabilizing and establishing an appropriate care plan for patients presenting with acute and life-threatening conditions in the Accident and Emergency department.
• Developing, reviewing and facilitating the implementation of clinical protocols, procedures and work instructions for the practice of emergency medicine.
• Participating in the review of interdepartmental emergency care processes to ensure seamless patient care across departments.
• Providing internal consultancy services in emergency medicine and acute care.
• Mentoring and coaching Medical Officers and Senior Registrars in A & E.
• Championing emergency medicine research for clinical practice.
• Facilitating continuous medical education programs in emergency medicine.
• Participating in the development of accredited emergency medicine courses.
• Championing continuous quality improvement.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
• Privileges do not include admitting rights, long-term care of patients, or the performance of scheduled elective surgical procedures.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
• Post graduate qualification in Emergency Medicine with specialist recognition.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Valid specialist private practice and annual retention licenses.
• 3-4 years’ experience in emergency medicine.
• Valid certification in advanced life support courses (ACLS, ATLS, ALSO, PALS).
• Sound diagnostic skills and judgment.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.