AGC Tenwek Hospital Cardiac Anesthesiologist Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary:
The Anesthesiologist job exists to monitor, evaluate, oversee and provide a continual assessment of the patient’s care before, during and after surgery, prepare reports and participate in research in the area of specialization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Schedule and maintain use of surgical suites, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
Review patients’ medical histories and records in order to determine anesthesia procedure before surgical operations and other medical procedures in the anesthesia centers of the hospital.
Prepare patients for surgical operations and other medical procedures as required in the surgical theatres.
Examine patient medical history and records and use diagnostic results to determine risk related to surgical operations and other medical procedures.
Administer anesthesia to patients in order to prepare them for surgical operations and other surgical procedures in the anesthesia centers.
Administer anesthesia or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
Collaborate with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthesia or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications in the anesthesia centers.
Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout surgical operations and other medical procedure in the surgical theatres.
Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
Determine when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be moved from the recovery room or ward or to be discharged following outpatient surgical procedures.
Provide clinical research and training to students in the anesthesia unit.
Guide and mentor junior anesthesia staff, interns and students in the anesthesia centers.
Provide consultative care for critically ill patients in the ICU or HDU or telemetry units.
Provide consultative care for inpatients or outpatients regarding pain management.
Safe-guard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
Being willing to promote cardiothoracic anesthesia related research. Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of cardiothoracic surgical services or his/her designate depending on the need and urgency.
Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with his team.
Display Christ like attitude and character both on and off duty
Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya medical and dental council regulations.
Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of clinical practice and ensure that legal requirements are met
Qualifications
Committed Christian
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution
Master of Medicine in Anesthesiology from a recognized institution
Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board iv. Current retention certificate and have a Valid Practice License
1 year of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification.
BLS, ACLS Certified
Soft Skills Required
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Observation skills
Analytical skills
Compassionate
Supervisory skills
Ability to work under pressure
Mentorship training is an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AGC Tenwek Hospital Cardiac Anesthesiologist Jobs in Kenya
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