PAEDIATRIC SURGEON
Paediatric Surgeon will be
responsible for the diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperative
management of surgical problems in infants, children, adolescents, and young
adults.
Key roles and Responsibilities
- Provide
and coordinate care of preterm, neonates, infants, children, and
adolescents requiring elective and emergency surgery.
- Supervise
the smooth running of outpatient clinics, inpatient ward rounds and
operating theaters relevant to pediatric surgery as scheduled.
- Help
coordinate referral of pediatric surgical patients with congenital
anomalies, trauma and other conditions requiring emergency surgery and
critical care.
- Participate
in multi-disciplinary prenatal counseling for expectant women carrying
pregnancies with antenatally diagnosed congenital anomalies and formulate
a treatment plan
- Work
in liaison with other hospital departments to offer high quality
multi-disciplinary care to pediatric surgical and trauma patients.
- Conduct
and supervise regular and effective discussions with parents / primary
caregivers about their child’s diagnosis, progress, and treatment plan.
- Participate
in tracking monthly data for surgical site infections, morbidity and
mortality and mortality audits for all deaths.
- Participate
in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and assist in formulating
working plans for pediatric oncology patients.
- Participate
in audits involving pediatric surgical patients and attend scheduled
departmental audit meetings.
- Ensure
efficient and proper use of hospital resources to keep costs reasonable
while maintaining acceptable standards. Be involved in teaching, education
and mentoring of Fellows, residents, medical and clinical officers,
Interns, nurses, and other staff.
- Keep
abreast with national policies and evidence-based patient care.
- Participate
in conducting research to generate data for Quality improvement.
- Participate
in local and international conferences to build on knowledge and skills.
- Assist
in coordinating rotation of visiting fellows, residents, and pediatric
surgeons.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
- Master’s
degree in Pediatric Surgery or equivalent qualification from an
institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- Bachelor’s
degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent qualification
from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists
Council.
- Registration Certificate by the
Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council.
- Valid practicing license in
Pediatric surgery from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Strong
communication skills.
How to Apply
If you are interested in
any of these challenging opportunities, send your application letter with a
detailed CV and Statement of Faith* addressed
to:
The Human Resources &
Administration Director
Tenwek Hospital
P.O. Box 39 – 20400
BOMET
Applications should be
sent directly through recruit@tenwekhosp.org by 30th November
2022 with the position being applied for as subject line.
Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted. We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or
for interviewing and all communications will be done through official line and
email
NOTE: Hard Copy applications will
not be accepted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how
you see it as relevant to your involvement with Tenwek Hospital. The statement
can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate
document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual
disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of
worship.
