Jacaranda Health Locum Clinical Officer - Anaesthetist Job in Kenya

Mar 3, 2016

Background: Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. 

We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women. 

As it builds a network of maternity hospitals, Jacaranda Health launched one clinic in Nairobi in 2012, a second in 2014, and one more is in process in the region.

We are seeking to hire Locum CO Anaesthetist, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care ( medical and surgical - anaesthesia) to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics;


• Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment;


• Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;


• Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. performing operations and specialist investigations;


• Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals


• Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment;


• Reporting on-call (off shifts, weekends and holidays) as scheduled.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery with a higher diploma in Anaesthesia.


• A minimum of 2 years’ experience.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.


• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment


• A good understanding of community dynamics. Knowledge and familiarity with low-income urban areas of Nairobi.

How to Apply 

 
Interested candidates may apply by sending application letters and CVs to jobs@jacarandahealth.org with the subject line Clinical Officer - Anaesthetist.