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Experience Required:Not Specified
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Medical
Minimum Education: Masters
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Last Date: September 30, 2023

Job Description

SENIOR REGISTRAR – PAEDIATRICS (2 years contract) REF: TNH/HRD/SRP/09/2023
Reporting to Director, Medical Services & Research, the successful applicants will be
responsible for carrying out clinical procedures and clinical management of in-patient and outpatient patients
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 AND EXPERIENCE
• Master of Medicine degree in Paediatrics and Child Health
• 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.
• Specialist recognition from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Basic Life Support training.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support training.
• LSO Advanced Life Support training

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 catheterization 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 organising skills
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Skills Required

Emergent Lifesaving Skills
Patient Care Skills
Decision Making Skills
Basic Counselling Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Drive and Openness to Learning
Time Management Abilities
Analytical Skills
General Research Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Attention to Details
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Ability to Work Efficiently and Proactively in a Team Environment