Medical Specialist [1] – Anaesthesiologist

Requirements for appointment

Be a citizen of Kenya;

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a university recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;

Be a holder of a Master of Medicine Degree in Anesthesia from a university recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;

Must have served as Medical Specialist II for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;

Must have a valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.

Duties and responsibilities

The Anaesthesiologist will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;

Providing anaesthesia with full range of anaesthetic agents, methods and techniques

Administering pain relief before, during and after medical procedures when necessary ;

Monitoring patients’ vital signs during procedures when need be;

Supervising Anesthesia Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists;

Approving general, sedative, regional or local anesthetics;

Reviewing medical files and laboratory results for patients;

Informing patients of risks associated with anesthesia;

Complying with medical and hospital policies and

Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Industries:Government Administration

Function: Healthcare Administration