Job Description
Senior Registrar – Obstetrics/Gynaecology REF: TNH/HRD/SP-OG/10/21
Reporting to the Team Leader - Obstetrics/Gynaecology, the successful candidate will be responsible carrying out clinical procedures and clinical management of in-patient and out-patient in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and referrals in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care.
• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
• 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 as and when required.
• 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, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master of Medicine degree in applicable area of specialization as applicable 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.
• Minimum of 2 years’ pre-qualification experience as a medical officer.
• Basic Life Support Certificate.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate.
• LSO Advanced Life Support Certificate (applicable to Obstetrics -Gynaecology & Paediatrics).
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Emergent lifesaving skills
• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis catherization and emergency intubation among others
• Patient care skills
• Effective decision-making and judgement skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter and CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 18th October 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.
The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
Head of Human Resources
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
email: recruitment@nbihosp.org