Senior Registrar – Anaesthesia at Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/SRA/02/26

Reporting to Deputy Director, Medical Services, successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out clinical procedures and clinical management of in-patient patients and out-patient in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care.
• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with Specialists and/or Consultants.
• Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in consultation with Specialists / Consultants.
• Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care.
• Participate in continuous medical education to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in your area of specialization.
• Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements.
• Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics as and when required.
• Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives.
• Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty area to enhance clinical management.
• Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and
• Shadow Senior Specialist on specialist surgical units.
• Hospital maternity package patient coverage – provision of anaesthesia  Research two topics per year.
• ICU coverage and rotation.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master of Medicine degree in the Anesthesia from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.
• Basic Life Support training.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support training

CORE COMPETENCIES – all levels of anaesthesia deliveries skills

• Emergent lifesaving skills
• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis catheterization and emergency intubation among others
• Patient care skills
• Effective decision-making and judgement skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality