Medical Officer -CCU at AAR Hospital

Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for evaluating, diagnostics, treating, providing consultation, and admitting all patients at Critical Care Departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ethically reviewing and instituting appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients admitted to critical care units or requiring critical care across the hospital.
Reviewing patients in other units where CCU/HDU support is needed and making appropriate decisions on interventions required.
Assisting in coaching and mentoring of nursing staff on various aspects of critical care and management of critical illness.
Performing medical procedures expected of a CCU medical officer.
Ensuring that high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care are maintained
Preparing medical reports and other clinical documents as required
Ensuring professionalism and timeliness in handling of clients at both individual and departmental level
Participating in continuous medical education and the development of departmental clinical protocols, quality improvement plans, and initiatives
Participating in research, clinical audits, and review programs for the department
Ensuring consistency in the clinical protocols and provision of care.
Ensuring regular and adequate communication with patients and relatives on clinical progress.
Advocating for excellent patient care and outcomes.
During the shift, respond immediately to Code Blue calls as the resident Code Team Leader for the hospital cardiac arrest team and actively lead the resuscitation of patients who suffer in hospital cardiac arrest
Attend all regularly scheduled teaching sessions for in hospital staff, including morning CMEs, journal clubs and simulation sessions (including on post night shift days)
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Valid certification in BLS and ACLS.
Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification an added advantage.
European Paediatric Advance Life Support (EPALS) certification an added advantage

Job Experience

Two-years post-internship experience
Private practice experiences an added advantage

Membership

Valid registration and annual practice license
Registered with Kenya Medical practitioners and Dentist Board.

Key Competencies – Skills / Knowledge /Aptitude

Demonstrated Focus on Patient Care
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate accurately and appropriately with patients, healthcare professions, inclusive of visiting consultants and payers.
Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
Organizational skills
Self-confidence
Results-oriented.
Adaptability
Honest and a high sense of integrity