Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, March 04, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities
1. Participate in ward/casualty work-clerkship, patient education, writing of discharge summaries
2. Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies
3. Participate in general and specialist clinics
4. Initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services
5. Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
6. Attend to critical patients in a timely manner
7. When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures.
8. Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection
9. Provide materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers
10. Educate patients on informed consent, choice of attending physician and right to seek second opinion
11. Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases
12. Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH, N
13. Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment
14. Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities
15. Work closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization
16. Initiate discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities

Requirements
1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B)
2. Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
3. Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
4. Certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
5. Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
6. Excellent communication skills
7. A good team player
8. Ability to continuously develop professionally
9. Demonstrates respect for diversity and is cultural sensitive and applies ethical principles appropriately
10. Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to deadlines
11. Punctual and respects commitments made
12. A clinician with a demonstrated constructive management of medical errors
13. Clinician traits of patience, compassion, responsibility, honesty, respect for others, self-awareness, logical thinking and intellectual curiosity
Closing Date:17/03/2023


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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