Senior Registrar-Nephrology at The Nairobi Hospital - Apply Now

The Nairobi Hospital

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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 - NEPHROLOGY (2 years contract) REF: TNH/HRD/SRN/09/2023
Reporting to Nephrology Specialist, the successful applicants will carry out clinical
management and clinical procedures of in-patient and out-patient of nephrology patients in
order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• First on call in renal team: carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and
referrals of acute patients in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal
patient care during the day & as a night-call
• Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with and
under supervision of the Specialist and/or Consultant including tunnelled and nontunnelled hemodialysis catheters and kidney biopsies
• 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
• 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

Skills Required

Emergent Lifesaving Skills
Decision Making Skills
Critical Thinking
Basic Counselling Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Drive and Openness to Learning
Ability to Work Efficiently and Proactively in a Team Environment