Medical Specialist I (Anesthesiologist) - 2 Posts at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bea Kenyan citizen;
• Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB) degree in Medicine from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master's degree in Anesthesia from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council:
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practifioners and Dentists Council;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Have a Recognition Certificate as a Specialist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council;
• Atleast One Year post specialization working experience;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution:
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity:
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at the Hospital:
• Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal metnoas;
• 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 tyoes and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions:
• Managing anesthesiologic 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 priontizing tasks;
• Attending and participating in a variety of meetings:
• Participating and assisting in Mass Casualty exercises/events; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.