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Job Description

Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research, the successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out clinical procedures and clinical management of in-patient and outpatient 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 inconsultation 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

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 30th September, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks post application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note that The Nairobi Hospital does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage, nor has it engaged a third party to facilitate this hire. All communications to successful candidates will be done using official contacts as listen on our website.

The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org

To Apply:
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