Medical Specialist at Kenyatta National Hospital

Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Paediatric Anesthesiologist) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing and ensuring all the recommendations
  are carried out.
• Undertaking “on call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
• Conducting clinics and theatre days as scheduled/directed.
• Training, supervising and mentoring Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students.
•  Providing anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries/procedures.
•  Conducting ward rounds in CCU and managing patients in the CCU.
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms and court attendance.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
• Carrying out community outreach duties including care and treatment.
•  Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to the benefit of
  the customer and service provider.
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
• Carrying out health education and promotion.
• Preparing medical reports.
• Any other duties as directed by the Head of the Department.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anaesthesia or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized
  institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• A Fellowship training in Paediatric Anaesthesia or proven interest in Paediatric
  Anaesthesia subspecialty.
• Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
•  Professional Indemnity Cover.
•  Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010