No Limit Consultants Surgeon Jobs in Kenya
No Limit Consultants Surgeon Jobs in Kenya
Main Purpose of the Job The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. … During the course of an operation, the surgeon must make important decisions about the patient’s health, safety, and welfare.
Activities will vary depending on area of specialisation. However, as a surgeon, you’ll typically need to:
Assess and examine patients to establish if an operation is necessary
Manage and monitor preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as use of sedatives and antibiotics
Speak to patients and their families before surgery to go through the procedures that will be carried out with them to provide reassurance
Operate on patients to improve or restore functions, such as repair injuries or treat diseases
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation
Direct and coordinate the activities of other health staff within the multidisciplinary team, including junior doctors, nurses and operating department practitioners
Undertake ward rounds on a regular basis and take outpatients clinics – the amount of time you spend on these activities will depend on your specialism
Refer patients to other medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary
Undertake associated administrative work.
You’ll also be expected to:
Conduct research to help develop and test surgical techniques and equipment that can improve operating procedures and outcomes
Help teach and train other junior doctors and medical students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
MMed in Surgery from a university recognized by CUE
Registered, licensed and retained by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
At least two years working experience as a graduate.
A specialization will be an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical knowledge and clinical expertise in order to
elicit the necessary information from patients and identify key issues and the appropriate options
Good hand-eye coordination to perform operations
Communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style to suit the situation
Leadership and team involvement skills to positively deal with problems in a non-confrontational away
The ability to remain calm and in control under pressure
The self-knowledge to know your limitations and use your judgement to compromise and seek help if required
The confidence to justify your decisions in high-pressure situations
The ability to prioritise your workload and delegate work to others
Problem-solving skills to think ahead and plan for different contingencies, anticipating different situations that might occur
Situational awareness, including how to deal with subtle changes in clinical conditions
The ability to manage your time and resources effectively
A flexible approach to work and the ability to consider all factors before reaching a decision
Professional integrity and honesty, respecting both patients and colleagues
Emotional stability and empathy
Commitment, drive and focus
How to Apply
Interested Candidates should URGENTLY send their applications to:
jobs@nolimit-consultants.com – a cover letter with the subject line of the position you are applying for and a CV quoting three referees addressed to:
The Recruiter
No Limit Consultants
P.O. Box. 2032 GPO NAIROBI
The client is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
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