Medical Officers – ICU Health and Safety Officer (Re – Advertised)

REF: TNH/HRD/MO-CU/12/2022
Reporting to the Team Leader – ICU, the successful candidates will be responsible for providing curative, superior interventional, and preventative medical care in the critical care units.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ethically reviewing and instituting appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients admitted to critical care units or requiring critical care across the hospital.
Reviewing patients in other units where CCU/HDU support is needed and making appropriate decisions on interventions required.
Assisting in coaching and mentoring of nursing staff on various aspects of critical care and management of critical illness.
Performing medical procedures expected of a CCU medical officer.
Ensuring that high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care are maintained
Preparing medical reports and other clinical documents as required
Ensuring professionalism and timeliness in the handling of clients at both individual and departmental levels
Participating in continuous medical education and the development of departmental clinical protocols, quality improvement plans, and initiatives
Participating in research, clinical audits, and review programs for the department
Ensuring consistency in the clinical protocols and provision of care.
Ensuring regular and adequate communication with patients and relatives on clinical progress.
Advocating for excellent patient care and outcomes.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Valid annual practice license
Advance Cardiac Life Support, Advance Trauma Life Support, BASIC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (added advantage).
Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
Point of care ultrasonography
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication skills
Detailed oriented and good interpersonal relations.
Must be well organized and can plan to deal with care issues as they arise.
Must be thorough and proactive to ensure quality care and positive outcome.
Must be able to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team.
Prospective candidate should not be in full-time schooling

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If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 15th December 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org

Apply via :

recruitment@nbihosp.org