Job Description
Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Medical Services, the job holder will provide an onsite gastroenterology and endoscopy services to meet the needs of patients treated at Tenwek Hospital.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide a high standard and full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients who need
gastroenterology services.
To provide advice and assessment of patients as requested by the medical teams during routine rounds.
To cover the day ward, outpatients and endoscopy sessions.
To participate in the Tenwek Hospital's audit programme.
To contribute to the development of Clinical Quality Standards.
To undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, including but not limited to clinical coding, discharge summaries, letters and reports.
To be responsible to the Director of Medical Services for the effective and efficient use of the resources under his/her
control and for the quality of care delivered.
To contribute to the planning and development of endoscopy services.
To contribute to Tenwek Hospital's meetings and clinical governance programme.
To contribute to the teaching of Tenwek Hospital's residents and staff.
To contribute to the academic life of Tenwek Hospital and to promote and undertake research initiatives should this
become relevant.
Carry out the necessary clinical duties to ensure the optimum care and treatment of patients.
Comply with the work schedule as developed by the Hospital.
Promote patient care by liaison with all departments.
Participate in local and national specialty clinical meetings
To maintain and develop professional expertise through self-directed learning and continuous professional development.
Minimum Requirements
MBChB or equivalent recognized by KMPDC.
Master of Medicine degree or equivalent recognized specialty qualification.
Sub-specialty fellowship recognized by KMPDC.
Registered or eligible for registration by KMPDC.
Minimum 5 years experience post-graduate training.
Should have at least 1-year experience working as a Sub-specialist.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.