Jobs at St. Lukes Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital

The overall purpose of this job is to provide dental treatment and hygiene by examining, treating, cleaning patients’ teeth and providing education on how to care for teeth and gums, and the effects of diet on oral health in line with established protocols the hospital’s patient care objectives,

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and treat common dental conditions and refer to dentist for further review;
• Analyse patients dental x-rays, evaluate history and review dental charting;
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and establish dental hygiene procedures;
• Perform authorized dental procedures including cleaning teeth, removing plagues, replacing missing teeth, filling cavities, rebuilding of broken teeth and removing severely damaged teeth in a safe and sterile environment while providing quality dental experience during the procedure;
• Conduct authorized dental procedures including cleaning and scaling;
• Maintain high quality oral health by providing oral health education, screening, preventive and clinical dental services;
• Record medical and dental history of dental patients;
• Oversee maintenance requirements of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, follow manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, call for repairs, maintain equipment inventories, and evaluate new equipment and techniques;
• Ensure availability of instruments, supplies and equipment for the department; and
• Any other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor of Dental surgery degree from a recognized university by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution
• Registration license from the medical practitioner and dentist board
• Registration with KMPDB and this year’s retention certificate
• Certificate in Dental x-ray will be an added advantage

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics
• Working knowledge of dental x-ray and hygiene;
• Ability to work with and trouble shoot dental equipment
• Basic life support skills
• Patient care skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Accountability
• Integrity

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The overall purpose of this job is to provide care for newborns and infants; specifically those who require special medical attention such as patients who may have been born early, have deformities, struggle with breathing, need surgery, or suffer from other complications that require intensive medical care.

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Administer medications as prescribed by attending NICU and paediatric physician.
• Maintain and calibrate NICU/paediatric equipment for patient safety and support.
• Connect intravenous lines to administer medication and extract samples.
• Evaluate and oversee patients in the NICU/paediatric ward and report any changes in condition to supervisors.
• Communicate with parents/guardians the plan of care and scope of treatment.
• Consult with physicians and other nurses on plan of care, progress, and prognosis.
• Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues relating to birth, such as prematurity or congenital defects.
• Providing treatment and administering medication as proscribed by the NICU/paediatric physician.
• Documenting patient history.
• Running and maintaining the equipment in the NICU/paediatric ward.
• Educate new parents on the care of their new infant; for example, breastfeeding.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Specialization in Neonatal Nursing.
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a high-volume NICU

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of NICU equipment, such as a ventilator, incubator, and feeding pumps.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• A caring and compassionate attitude towards new parents and their infants.