Job description

Reporting to the Head of Paediatrics, the overall purpose of this role is to provide medical care to all Paediatric patients by examining, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. The registrar will also educate patients and parents/ guardians on curative and preventive measures.

Responsibility

• Attend to inpatients and outpatient patients strictly following the set policies, procedures and protocols of the Hospital.
• Respond to emergencies that arise in the unit as per the set policies, procedures and protocols of the Hospital.
• Ensure all prescribed treatment and procedures are administered and conducted accurately and on time by the clinical team.
• Regularly monitor patients condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
• Discuss test results, prescribed procedures and treatment with patients
• Participate in ward rounds
• Ensure all necessary documentation as required is done in a timely manner and recorded as per the Hospital policies.
• Educate patients and parents/guardians on appropriate diet, hygiene, and medication administration in liaison with nursing staff.
• Actively participate in all clinical and administrative activities at Departmental and Institutional level such as CME’s, Audits etc.
• Prepare reports as may be necessary or requested.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor degree in Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized University.
2. Must hold a Master’s Degree (MMed) in Paediatrics and Child health from a recognized University.
3. Must have a valid BLS & EPLS/PALS certification.
4. Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
5. Should also possess/demonstrate the below competencies:
• Decision making
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient centricity