Medical Specialist I (Cardiac Anesthesiologist) at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital and will be deployed to perform the following duties: -

• Evaluate patients' medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Assess anesthesia risks and develop personalized anesthesia plans.
• Educate patients and obtain informed consent for anesthesia services.
• Administer anesthesia (general, regional, or local) as appropriate.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, level of consciousness, and physiological status during procedures.
• Adjust anesthetic levels and medications as needed during surgery.
• Respond promptly to any intraoperative complications or emergencies.
• Be part of a team anesthetize and perform cardiac Elective and emergency care
• Oversee recovery of patients from anesthesia in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Manage post-anesthesia pain, nausea, and other side effects.
• Ensure patient stability and readiness for discharge from recovery.
• Provide acute and chronic pain management services when required.
• Administer epidurals, nerve blocks, or other pain relief interventions.
• Assist in emergency resuscitation and critical care situations.
• Provide anesthesia services for trauma or high-risk surgical patients.
• Critical care in cardiac anesthesia
• Maintain accurate patient records and anesthesia documentation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals.
• Participate in hospital committees, training sessions, and quality improvement programs.

Requirements for Appointment

• Three years' experience of which should have been in the grade of comparable position in the Public or Private Sector.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Master degree or post graduate degree in Anesthesiology from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship in cardiac anesthesia/interest in cardiac anesthesia
• Specialist recognition with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board as an Anesthesiologist
• Demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability coupled with broad professional experience and competence.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• A sound understanding of patient aftercare and wound management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registered with KMPDC
• A valid license and malpractice insurance