Job Vacancies at Nairobi Hospital

REF/TNH/CN/10/20

Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Diagnosing, treating and managing conditions or diseases which affects the kidney functions

• Conducting ward rounds in the dialysis unit
• Managing of inpatients with kidney diseases
• Running outpatient renal clinics
• Supervising renal Medical Officer and Nephrology fellows
• Carrying our root cause analysis for renal patients
• Conducting renal research.
• Co-ordinating kidney transplant programmes and managing patients within the hospital
• Inserting temporary and permanent ultrasound guided haemodialysis catheter

•  Performing ultrasound guided kidney biopsies and related procedures.
• Coordinating activities with relevant stakeholders to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
• Creating guidelines and SOPs and undertaking of research within the renal unit.

• Formulation of multidisciplinary clinical plans of management that include nutritionists, counsellors, physiotherapy and psychosocial support.
• Leading the multi-disciplinary team in monitoring key performance indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
• KMPDC recognized nephrologist with clinical fellowship in Nephrology from a recognized institution.
• Certification in ACLS
• Member of Kenya Renal Association
• Knowledge in the use of high technology devices and tools in diagnosing and treating morphological disorders.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills

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REF/TNH/EMS/10/20

Reporting to Director, Medical Service the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Diagnosing and interpretation of patient’s results.
• Resuscitating, stabilizing and establishing an appropriate care plan for patients presenting with acute and life-threatening conditions in the Accident and Emergency department.
• Developing, reviewing and facilitating the implementation of clinical protocols, procedures and work instructions for the practice of emergency medicine.
• Participating in the review of interdepartmental emergency care processes to ensure seamless patient care across departments.
• Providing internal consultancy services in emergency medicine and acute care.
• Mentoring and coaching Medical Officers and Senior Registrars in A & E.
• Championing emergency medicine research for clinical practice.
• Facilitating continuous medical education programs in emergency medicine.
• Participating in the development of accredited emergency medicine courses.
• Championing continuous quality improvement.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
• Privileges do not include admitting rights, long-term care of patients, or the performance of scheduled elective surgical procedures.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
• Post graduate qualification in Emergency Medicine with specialist recognition.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Valid specialist private practice and annual retention licenses.
• 3-4 years’ experience in emergency medicine.
• Valid certification in advanced life support courses (ACLS, ATLS, ALSO, PALS).
• Sound diagnostic skills and judgment.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.