County Government of Kirinyaga Anesthesiologist Jobs in Kenya
County Government of Kirinyaga Anesthesiologist Jobs in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at the County General & Teaching Hospital.
Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods.
Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render 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 patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout 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 work of nurses, medical technicians and other health
care providers in the department;
Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration,
signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions;
Managing anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical
activities and formulating plans and procedures;
Position patient on 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
use of surgical suite, including operating, washup, waiting rooms and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment;
Assisting with the management of day to day activities and prioritizing 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.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Served at the grade of Assistant Director of Medical Services for at least 3
years or equivalent position in the private or public sector for 5 years.
A Bachelor of medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a
university recognized in Kenya.
Have a Masters degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by
Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
Registered with the Kenya Medical and Dentist Board.
Must have a current certificate from Medical practitioner and Dentist Board.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government mandate,
health policies as well as vision 2030.
Should be proficient in computer skills.
Have capacity to multitask within strict timelines.
Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Kirinyaga Anesthesiologist Jobs in Kenya
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