Role:
Registered Clinical Officer - Anaesthetist
Reports
To: Center
Manager
Liaises
With:
Clinical and Business Department.
Contract
Type:
Fixed Term- One year (Subject to renewal)
Gross
Salary:
Kshs. 60,000 – 70,000
General Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
- Deliver local
anaesthesia to patients requiring surgery.
- Responsible for
monitoring consumption, regular inventory, quantifying and ordering of
medical supplies required by the operation theatre.
- Responsible for
the maintenance of standard antisepsis in the operation theatre.
- Quantify and
promptly order logistical requirements needed for sterilization.
- Responsible for
adequate sterilization of re-usable materials in the theatre.
- Ensures proper
packing, labelling, and storage of sterile materials, and inventory of
supplies in theatre.
- Supervises and
monitors activities of other operation theatre team members.
- Prepare sterile
field including sponge and needle counts, documenting these on patient
records.
- Ensure clean up
of operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used
supplies/sharps.
- Carry out
counselling of patients on reproductive health issues and other health
matters.
- In collaboration
with the Centre Manager and Medical Officer, ensure that the centre complies
with Marie Stopes Kenya policies and protocols for vocal local, infection
prevention and emergency preparedness (including resuscitation).
- Report on
operation theatre activities including regular updating of the Operation
register book to Center Manager.
- Participate in
in-service training of hospital personnel – training plans made and
training implemented.
- Participate in
training other Support staff and service providers on basic administration
of anesthesia and intra operative patient monitoring.
- Ensure
resuscitation trolley/tray supplies kept in working order and drugs
maintained appropriately.
- Perform pre and
post operative assessment of all patients for operation.
- In liaison with
the maternity team members, responsible for post operative care on the
wards and follow up of discharged surgical/obstetric patients.
- Responsible for
monitoring and keeping a record of all of patients and ensuring
confidentiality is maintained.
- Fully
participate in planned promotional activities as directed by Centre Manager.
- In liaison with
the Center Manager ensure that costs are maintained within the approved
targets and income is generated from services offered to clients.
- Take necessary
steps to ensure that all centre clients are treated with sensitivity,
respect, and consideration.
- Carry out
routine client consultations in absence of theatre procedures.
Minimum
Academic Qualification
- Diploma in
Clinical medicine from a recognised institution.
- Higher Diploma
in Anesthesia
- Registered with
Clinical Officers Council
Desired
Skills and Attributes
- Computer
Literate.
- Strong report
writing skills.
- Excellent
written and spoken English.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and
negotiating skills.
Applications
quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees
(2 of which should be immediate or former supervisors) should be submitted to:
Marie
Stopes Kenya
People
and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
On
or before 8th July, 2013
NB:
Please clearly indicate on the subject as ‘Registered Clinical Officer
Anaesthetist’
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
