Senior Registrar – Paediatrics at Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/SRP/10/2021

Reporting to the Team Leader - Paediatrics, the successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing in-patient and out-patient patients to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care;
2. Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant;
3. Carry out ward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant;
4. Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care;
5. Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in area of specialization;
6. Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements;
7. Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics as and when required;
8. Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives;
9. Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty area to enhance clinical management;
10. Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and
11. Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master of Medicine degree in applicable area of specialization as applicable from a recognized institution.
2. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
3. Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.
4. Minimum of 2 years’ pre-qualification experience as a medical officer.
5. Basic Life Support Certificate.
6. Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate.
7. LSO Advanced Life Support Certificate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Emergent lifesaving skills
2. Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
3. Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis cathetization and emergency intubation among others
4. Patient care skills
5. Effective decision-making and judgement skills
6. Basic counselling skills
7. Ability to work for long hours under pressure
8. Drive and openness to learning
9. Time management skills
10. Analytical skills
11. Research skills
12. Interpersonal skills
13. Attention to detail
14. Planning and organising skills
15. Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
16. Team working skills
17. Accountability
18. Integrity
19. Confidentiality