REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
Bea Kenyan citizen;
Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB) degree in Medicine from a recognized institution;
Have a Master’s degree in Anesthesia from a recognized institution;
Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council:
Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practifioners and Dentists Council;
Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
Have a Recognition Certificate as a Specialist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council;
Atleast One Year post specialization working experience;
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution:
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity:
Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at the Hospital:
Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal metnoas;
Confer with other medical professionals to determine the type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render the patient insensible to pain;
Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation;
Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery;
Examine patients, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures;
Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications:
Record the type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout the procedure:
Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
Coordinate and direct the work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers in the department;
Inform students and staff of tyoes and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions:
Managing anesthesiologic services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures;
Position patients on the operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility:
Providing and maintaining life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery;
Providing medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery;
Instructing individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease:
Scheduling and maintaining the use of the surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment:
Assisting with the management of day-to-day activities and priontizing tasks;
Attending and participating in a variety of meetings:
Participating and assisting in Mass Casualty exercises/events; and
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
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All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.Applications shoulda be addressed to:Secretary/CEOCounty Public Service Board
County Government of Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900KIAMBUNOTE:
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