Senior Registrar – General Surgery/Orthopaedics Surgery at The Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/SRS/04/2024

Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research, the successful applicants will be responsible for reviewing in-patient and out-patient patients 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 the Specialist and/or Consultant.
•  Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
•  Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care.
•  Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in 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
•  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 General Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery.
•  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

•  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,
• cathetization 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