Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 23, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overall Purpose:
Working under the guidance and supervision of the Health and Nutrition Manager, the Clinical Officer Anesthetist is responsible for providing anesthetic management to all patients undergoing surgical procedures, both emergency and elective, at the IFO Hospital.

Program management:
• Formulating department objectives with the help of Health and Nutrition Manager.
• Ensure use of standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines in management of patients is followed.

Program activities:
• Responsible for giving anesthesia to all emergency and elective cases conducted in theatre, both minor and major surgeries.
• Assist in management of very sick patients in the ward when called upon e.g. patients who need urgent resuscitation and intubation.
• Be part of the emergency trauma team and called upon in case of an accident with mass casualties.
• Ensure all medication, equipment and supplies required for anesthesia are ordered in good time.
• Ensure the anesthetic machine and operating table are well maintained and report any fault, need for repair or maintenance in good time.

Reporting and Coordination:
• Ensure proper documentation of all anesthetic procedures, and condition of the patient including vital signs and medication given

Others:
Carry out any other duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor

Minimum Qualifications
• Registered Clinical Officer Anesthetist from MTC or recognized Medical training institution
• Higher Diploma
• Registration with the Clinical Officers council of Kenya
• At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup

Key Competencies
• Excellent clinical and anesthetic skills
• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,
• Email and utilization of the internet.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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