Anaesthesiologist

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• MMed in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
  
• Sub-specialty training (e.g., paediatric, cardiac, neuroanaesthesia, critical care, pain) will be an added advantage.
  
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
  
• Retention in the KMPDC register.i
  
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
  
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  

• Conduct pre-anaesthetic assessment and risk optimization for diverse surgical populations, including paediatrics and high-risk cases.
  
• Administer general, regional, and sedation anaesthesia; manage airway, fluid therapy, and intraoperative monitoring.
  
• Provide post-anaesthesia care, acute pain control, and manage perioperative complications.
  
• Support ICU/HDU services including mechanical ventilation and advanced life support.
  
• Ensure adherence to anaesthesia safety standards, infection prevention, and WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
  
• Participate in MDT meetings, theatre user forums, and continuous quality improvement.
  
• Teach, supervise, and mentor trainees and other perioperative staff.
  
• Contribute to audits, research, and policy/protocol development in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine.