Senior Registrar - Pediatrics

REF: TNH/HRD/SRP/03/2023

The overall purpose of this job is to carry out clinical procedures and clinical management of inpatient and out-patient (applicable specialty area) 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 out ward 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 & 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.
• Minimum of 2 years’ pre-qualification experience as a medical officer.
• Basic Life Support Certificate.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate.
• LSO Advanced Life Support Certificate (Paediatrics).

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 cathetization 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