REF: TNH/HRD/SR-IM/09/2023

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Specialist- Internal Medicine, the successful applicants will carry out clinical management and clinical procedures of in-patient and out-patient of nephrology patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  First on call in renal team: carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals of acute patients in line with the patients’ condition in order to achieve optimal patient care during the day & as a night-call.
•  Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with and under supervision of the Specialist and/or Consultant including tunnelled and nontunnelled hemodialysis catheters and kidney biopsies
•  Carry outward 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
•  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.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•  Master of Medicine degree in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
•  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.
•  Basic Life Support Certificate.
•  Advanced Trauma or Cardiac Life Support Certificate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•  Emergent lifesaving skills
•  Recognition and assessment of patient’s clinical condition and ability to intervene as required
•  Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis catheterization and emergency intubation among others
•  Effective decision-making, critical thinking and judgement skills
•  Basic counselling & interpersonal skills, confidentiality
•  Self-driven and openness to learning
•  Interest in research
•  Ability to work in a team
•  Accountability
•  Integrity