Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services.
KUTRRH/DCS/GS/297 .

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Review medical history and records of patients in order to understand their medical conditions better and administer treatment through surgical operations and other medical procedures.
• Review and analyze patient's medical history, reactions to medicines, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and determine best procedure.
• Examine patients in order to obtain information on medical conditions and establish risk associated with or related to surgical operations among them.
• Diagnose bodily disorders and provide treatments, such as medications and surgeries, in medical clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms.
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures for patients.
• Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
• Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other medical specialists and surgeons.
• Refer patient with complex or diverse medical conditions to other medical specialist for further medical diagnosis and treatment when necessary within and without the hospital.
• Examine surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility and suitability to perform surgical operations.
• Perform surgical operations and other medical procedures in order to treat patients in the operating theatres of the hospital.
• Prepare case histories for discharged or transferred patients from the operating theatres to other sections and units of the hospital.
• Collaborate with other surgeons in performing complex or extensive surgical operation or other medical procedures required by patients.
• Provide clinical research and training to students in general surgery.
• Guide and mentor junior surgeons, interns and students in the general surgery unit of the hospital.

Soft Skills Required
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution
• Master of Medicine in General Surgery from a recognized institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Current retention certificate
• Valid Practice License
• Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
• Proficiency in computer applications
• At least three years of working experience as a General Surgeon in a reputable hospital

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers 
For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you have to attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form when you apply online via the portal.
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 28th August 2020.
Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke 
The successful candidates will be offered an attractive remunerative package which includes a basic salary and allowances. The Hospital will facilitate travel for the successful candidates and assist in acquiring work permits and job placement for spouses where possible.
These jobs are for a two (2) year renewable contract.
Qualified Kenyans living abroad as well as well as experts from other nationalities are encouraged to apply.

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