Jacaranda Maternity is an NHIF accredited provider for maternity and gynecological procedures, we provide high quality, affordable, client-centric, respectful maternal health care, pediatric, gynecology, and family care assistance at our family care medical centre
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Clinical Officer Anaesthetist
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationDiploma
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care ( medical and surgical-anesthesia) 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;
- Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals;
- The Clinical Officer is to coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate;
- Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients;
- Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy;
- Provide advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health;
- Maintain patient rights, and be aware of cultural differences when dealing with patients;
- A maximum of 30 min response time for emergencies on scheduled shifts.
Education
- Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia.
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
- Hold a valid practicing license.
Experience
- Position holder should have at least 2 years’ experience working as a licensed Clinical Officer - Anesthetist in a busy maternity institution.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Jacaranda Maternity on jacarandamaternity.applytojob.com to apply