Background

This role is for an Anesthesiologist at the County Government of Kirinyaga, specifically serving the County General & Teaching Hospital.

Responsibilities

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 type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render 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 patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications. Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout 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 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 patient on 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 use of 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; and Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: – 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 Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board; Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board. Valid practicing Certificate from the Medical practitioners 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. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Additional Notes

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

• 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 type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render 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 patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
• Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout 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 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 patient on 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 use of 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; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time

• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Ability to manage anesthesiological services and coordinate them with other medical activities.
• Skills in life support and airway management.
• Medical care and consultation skills.
• Instruction skills for individuals and groups on health preservation and disease prevention.

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.BCH.B) degree in Medicine from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Valid practicing Certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Good understanding of the County Government mandate health policies as well as Vision 2030.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.