REF: TNH/HRD/SRP/06/2022
Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research, the successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out clinical procedures and clinical management of in-patient and out-patient patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care.
- Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
- Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
- Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care.
- Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in area of specialization.
- Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements.
- Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics as and when required.
- Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives.
- Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty area to enhance clinical management.
- Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and
- Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master of Medicine degree in Paediatrics and Child Health
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.
- Specialist recognition from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
- Basic Life Support training.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support training.
- LSO Advanced Life Support training
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Emergent lifesaving skills
- Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
- Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis catheterization and emergency intubation among others
- Patient care skills.
- Effective decision-making and judgement skills
- Basic counselling skills
- Ability to work for long hours under pressure
- Drive and openness to learning
- Time management skills
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organising skills
- Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
- Team working skills
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Confidentiality