Anesthesiologist at County Government of Kirinyaga

Kirinyaga County borders Nyeri County, Murang’a County and Embu County.It covers an area of 1,478.1 square kilometers. The county lies between 1,158 metres and 5,380 metres above sea level in the South and at the Peak of Mt. Kenya respectively. Mt. Kenya which lies on the northern side greatly influences the landscape of the county as well as other ...

 

Anesthesiologist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience
  • LocationKirinyaga
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Duties & 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.

Job 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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kirinyaga on cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke to apply

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