Vacancies at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Main Duties:

• Providing pre and post-anaesthetic assessment and care of patients in the hospital
• Working with surgeons to administer anaesthetics in a manner that is safe for the procedure being done
• Providing support on the management of patients admitted to the ICU in conjunction with Consultants, Registrars, ICU coordinator and other support staff.
• Addressing promptly any concerns raised by patients or their kin in regard to care or treatment given in consultation with the Director of Medical Services and other professionals.
• Documenting and maintaining records of all procedures undertaken.
• Guiding, supervising and providing continuous education to junior medical staff and students.
• Keep abreast with trends, development and utilization of technology in the field of anaesthesia and intensive care medicine on an ongoing basis.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required.

Required Qualifications for the Position

• MMED in Anaesthesia and Critical care
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB ChB)
• Minimum 3 years as a Senior Medical Officer
• At least 1 year in a busy theatre
• Ability to train & develop staff
• Registered with KMPDC with a valid practicing license

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Main Duties:

• Interpretation and reporting of imaging studies that include Conventional Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Mammography, and Cross-sectional imaging (MRI and CT). Additional skill in basic image-guided interventional procedures would be an added advantage
• Work alongside radiographers, sonographers and other health professionals in administering treatment.
• Ensuring proper handling of emergency cases when on duty.
• Ensuring that high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care are maintained
• In liaison with the HOD and other radiologists, ensure that legal obligations for radiation protection are observed
• Participating in clinical audit and reviewing programs for the department.
• Ensuring consistency with procedure protocols, patient conditions, physical abilities and age requirements.
• Screening all patients using best practices in radiation protection to protect patients, fellow staff members and self.
• Attending and on request, facilitating multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Attending to teleconsultations and other Ad hoc consultations.
• Provision of expert radiological advice to Hospital clinical teams as may be requested.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required.
• Any other duty assigned.

Required Qualifications for the Position

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)
• Masters of Medicine in Radiology
• Computer Proficiency.
• Valid practicing license and indemnity
• Ability to utilize Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.