Nairobi Hospital Senior Registrar - Paediatrics Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Hospital Senior Registrar - Paediatrics Jobs in Kenya

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has an excellent career opportunity for an individual who possesses a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, results oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape
best clinical and non-clinical practice in line with our Strategic Plan (2019-2024).

The overall purpose of this job is to carry out clinical procedures and clinical management of inpatient and out-patient (applicable specialty area) patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals in line with the
patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care;

• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant;

• Carry out ward 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 specialist recognition requirements;

• Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics as and when required;

• 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 Paediatrics & Child Health

• 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.

• Minimum of 2 years’ pre-qualification experience as a medical officer.

• Basic Life Support Certificate.

• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate.

• LSO Advanced Life Support Certificate (Paediatrics).

Core Competencies

• Emergent lifesaving skills

• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required

• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis cathetization and emergency intubation among others

• Patient care skills

• Effective decision-making and judgement skills

• Basic counselling skills

• Ability to work for long hours under pressure

• Drive and openness to learning

• Time management skills

• Analytical skills

• Research skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Planning and organising skills

• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills

• Team working skills

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Confidentiality

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Nairobi Hospital Senior Registrar - Paediatrics Jobs in Kenya

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