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Consultant Anesthesiologist
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations including history taking, physical examination, and risk assessment.
- Counsel patients on anesthesia options, procedures, and risks.
- Develop individualized anesthetic plans based on patient condition and surgical requirements.
- Administer general anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical procedures.
- Ensure maintenance of vital signs and patient safety throughout the procedure.
- Manage airway, fluid therapy, and emergency responses during surgery.
- Supervise or coordinate with anesthesia technicians and nurses during procedures.
- Monitor patients in the recovery room and manage post-anesthesia complications (e.g., pain, nausea).
- Provide pain management and sedation plans post-surgery as required.
- Ensure smooth handover to surgical and nursing teams post-procedure.
- Maintain detailed and accurate anesthetic records.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical audits.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
- Provide clinical teaching to medical officers, interns, or nurse anesthetists.
- Contribute to CME sessions within the hospital.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in Anaesthesiology (M.Med) from a recognized university.
- Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Valid practicing license from KMPDC.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.