Medical Specialist II
2 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital — after Jomo Kenyatta — following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualification & ExperienceMaster’s degree in Neurosurgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB.) or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.Specialist recognition certificate in Neurosurgery from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council. However, surgeons that have finished Mmed in Neurosurgery and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply.Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners & Dentist Board.Valid practicing license in Neurosurgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.Professional Indemnity Council.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement clinical decisions for specialised quality inpatient and outpatient care that includes provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services;Implement hospital programmes within their respective specialitiesChampion continuous quality healthcare standards and patient safety guidelinesAssist in mentoring and coaching of staff in the respective specialities;Coordinate intervention activities and programs for training health professionals in community health and health management in hospitals/health facilitiesImplementing clinical review protocols procedures and work instructions for the practice of specialized careCoordinating and managing referral care within the framework of the hospital and national referral policiesConsult with other specialists to solve single or multiple medical issues as required by patients in the hospitalUndertaking research activities in the speciality and implement the research findings to improve quality of service deliveryPerforming emergency medical proceduresCollaborates, writes and responds to requests for consultation from other Specialist throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients not directly under his/her care.Providing high standards of specialized clinical services to patients in the wards and specialized clinicsPerforming regular rounds with the registrars and other officers to assist in patient management.Communicating to all patients under their care about the nature of their illness and the outlook in treatment of their well-being so that they understand the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.Carryout specialized diagnostic, therapeutic medical or surgical proceduresAccepting responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to medical specialists-in-training, medical officers, medical interns and other students;Executing Medico-legal duties including filling of P3 forms, court attendance and forensic dutiesParticipating in community diagnosis, preventive & promotive care and treatment;Utilizing patient data to benefit the customer and service provider;Undertake medical research & clinical audits and implementing the findings.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Following care plans, Medication and prescription administration, Patient care, Medicine, Documentation and record keeping
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
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