Closing: Apr 12, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 9, 2024 (26 days ago)
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have served at the grade of Assistant Director of Medical Services for at least 3 years or equivalent position in the private sector for 5 years.
- Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Have a Master’s degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Be registered with the Kenya Medical and Dentist Board.
- Must have a current certificate from the medical practitioner and Dentist Board.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government mandate, health policies as well as vision 2030.
- Should be proficient in computer skills.
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have served at the grade of Assistant Director of Medical Services for at least 3 years or equivalent position in the private sector for 5 years.
- Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Have a Master’s degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Be registered with the Kenya Medical and Dentist Board.
- Must have a current certificate from the medical practitioner and Dentist Board.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government mandate, health policies as well as vision 2030.
- Should be proficient in computer skills.
- Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at the County General & Teaching Hospital.
- Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods.
- Confer with other medical professionals to determine the type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render the patient insensible to pain.
- Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
- Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
- Examine patients, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
- Record the type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout the procedure.
- Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
- Coordinate and direct the work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers in the department.
- Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
- Managing anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
- Position patients on the operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
- Providing and maintaining life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Providing medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
- Instructing individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
- Scheduling and maintaining the use of the surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisting with the management of day-to-day activities and prioritizing tasks.
- Attending and participating in a variety of meetings.
- Participating and assisting in Mass Casualty exercises/events.
- Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
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