Tenwek Hospital Pediatric Surgeon Jobs in Kenya

Tenwek Hospital Pediatric Surgeon Jobs in Kenya

Paediatric Surgeon will be responsible for the diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperative management of surgical problems in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Key roles and Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate care of preterm, neonates, infants, children, and adolescents requiring elective and emergency surgery.

Supervise the smooth running of outpatient clinics, inpatient ward rounds and operating theaters relevant to pediatric surgery as scheduled.

Help coordinate referral of pediatric surgical patients with congenital anomalies, trauma and other conditions requiring emergency surgery and critical care.

Participate in multi-disciplinary prenatal counseling for expectant women carrying pregnancies with antenatally diagnosed congenital anomalies and formulate a treatment plan

Work in liaison with other hospital departments to offer high quality multi disciplinary care to pediatric surgical and trauma patients.

Conduct and supervise regular and effective discussions with parents / primary caregivers about their child’s diagnosis, progress, and treatment plan.

Participate in tracking monthly data for surgical site infections, morbidity and mortality and mortality audits for all deaths.

Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and assist in formulating working plans for pediatric oncology patients.

Participate in audits involving pediatric surgical patients and attend scheduled departmental audit meetings.

Ensure efficient and proper use of hospital resources to keep costs reasonable while maintaining acceptable standards. Be involved in teaching, education and mentoring

of Fellows, residents, medical and clinical officers, Interns, nurses, and other staff.

Keep abreast with national policies and evidence-based patient care.

Participate in conducting research to generate data for Quality improvement.

Participate in local and international conferences to build on knowledge and skills.

Assist in coordinating rotation of visiting fellows, residents, and pediatric surgeons.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Master’s degree in Pediatric Surgery or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent qualification from an
institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.

Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council.

Valid practicing license in Pediatric surgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

Proficiency in Computer applications.

Strong communication skills

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Tenwek Hospital Pediatric Surgeon Jobs in Kenya

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