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Critical Care Specialist
Nairobi CBD Nairobi Details Number of Positions 1 Years Experience 5 years Minimum Qualification Masters Job Level Senior level Work Type Full time Company Industry NGO Employer The Nairobi Hospital Description
Responsible for reviewing In-patient and Out-patient Critical Care patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.
The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed to continual improvement. The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.
NB: THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE;
CRITICAL CARE SPECIALIST, REF: TNH/HRD/CCS/05/21
Reporting to Team Leader – Critical Care, the successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing In-patient and Out-patient Critical Care patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out patient assessment, treatment and stabilization and other specialized procedures to provide curative services in line with established protocols; Carry out specialised training of medical officers, nurses, senior registrars and nursing students to impart knowledge and improve patient care; Participate in root cause analysis committees in the event of incidences, complaints and/or poor clinical outcomes to ensure continuous improvement in patient care; Participate in continuous medical evaluations in order to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in area of specialization; Assist private consultants to carry out medical procedures on private patients to ensure optimal patient care; Develop and continuously review protocols in applicable specialty area in order to enhance clinical management; Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives; Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care; Carry out weekly major ward rounds for applicable specialty area patients as applicable; Sign off senior registrars and prepare related recommendation letters to the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council in fulfilment of their specialist recognition requirements; Act as a team leader on a rotational basis for the applicable specialty area; Uphold 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 Critical Care 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 training; Advanced Trauma Life Support training; LSO Advanced Life Support training Minimum of 5 years practicing experience in Critical Care Unit
CORE COMPETENCIES
Ability to carry out phlebotomy, cannulation, resuscitation, intubation, exchange transfusion & UBC among other medical procedures Ability to review and manage patients Knowledge and ability to classify diseases Knowledge of pregnancy related condition, contraceptives, minor procedures & surgeries e.g. C section (applicable to obstetrics & gynaecology), Ability to conduct normal deliveries and assisted deliveries including stitching (applicable to obstetrics & gynaecology) Ability to work for long hours under pressure Drive and openness to learning Time management skills Interpersonal skills Patient care skills Basic counselling skills Effective decision making and judgement skills Research skills Analytical skills Attention to detail Planning and organising skills Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills Team working skills Accountability Integrity Confidentiality
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 4th June 2021.
NOTE:
Candidates invited for interviews will be required to present both originals and clear copies (where applicable) of the following documents: National I.D. KRA PIN Certificate Current Colored Passport Photo NSSF Card NHIF Card Valid Certificate of Good Conduct Academic and Professional Certificates Certificates of Service from previous employers
Director Human Resources & Operations
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026 – 00100
Email: **********
NAIROBI
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