REF: TNH/HRD/SR-IM/09/2023
Reporting to the Specialist- Internal Medicine, the successful applicants will carry out clinical management and clinical procedures of in-patient and out-patient of nephrology patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
First on call in renal team: carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals of acute patients in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care during the day & as a night-call.
Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with and under supervision of the Specialist and/or Consultant including tunnelled and nontunnelled hemodialysis catheters and kidney biopsies
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
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 Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
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.
Basic Life Support Certificate.
Advanced Trauma or Cardiac Life Support Certificate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Emergent lifesaving skills
Recognition and assessment of patient’s clinical condition 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
Effective decision-making, critical thinking and judgement skills
Basic counselling & interpersonal skills, confidentiality
Self-driven and openness to learning
Interest in research
Ability to work in a team
Accountability
Integrity
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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 8th October, 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
Apply via :
recruitment@nbihosp.org
