Job Description
Senior Registrar- Internal Medicine (2 years contract) REF: TNH/HRD/SR-IM/09/2023
Reporting to the Specialist- Internal Medicine, the successful applicants will carry out clinical
management and clinical procedures of in-patient and out-patient of nephrology patients in
order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care
objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• First on call in renal team: carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and
referrals of acute patients in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal
patient care during the day & as a night-call.
• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with and
under supervision of the Specialist and/or Consultant including tunnelled and nontunnelled hemodialysis catheters and kidney biopsies
• Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in
consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
• Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient
care.
• Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in
area of specialization.
• Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or
consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements.
• Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics
• Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives.
• Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty area to
enhance clinical management.
• Ensure 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 Internal Medicine 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 Certificate.
• Advanced Trauma or Cardiac Life Support Certificate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Emergent lifesaving skills
• Recognition and assessment of patient’s clinical condition and ability to intervene as
required
• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation,
dialysis catheterization and emergency intubation among others
• Effective decision-making, critical thinking and judgement skills
• Basic counselling & interpersonal skills, confidentiality
• Self-driven and openness to learning
• Interest in research
• Ability to work in a team
• Accountability
• Integrity