Clinical Officer / Anesthetist at Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
The CDN Health department wishes to recruit a highly motivated, competent, honest and remarkably talented Clinical Officer / Anesthetist with an experience in a busy theatre.
The Clinical Officer / Anesthetist will work with other staff to maintain high clinical standards and actively promote quality health care delivery and smooth running of the hospital and to provide care to patients in the Operating Theatre and Critical Care Units, and to any other patients in the hospital who require acute medical intervention that can be provided by a Clinical Officer / Anesthetist:
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
- To review patients in the Critical Care Unit on a regular basis in accordance with the plan of care made at the beginning of the shift and informs the hospital administrator and the medical officer in charge of any issues or problems.
- To cover theatre anesthetic duties as assigned and to attend to emergencies when they occur.
- To respond to any adverse occurrences e.g. injuries, falls, sudden illnesses etc, suffered by patients, visitors or staff.
- To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall Anesthesia Service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice.
- Responsible for carrying out clinical activities when called upon by the hospital management which include medical history taking, physical exam, diagnosing, prescribing, counseling and ensure holistic care of patients.
- Examine and recommend referral of complicated cases for specialized services to the medical officer in charge.
Qualification
- Must be a registered clinical officer or a registered community health nurse.
- Must have a Higher Diploma in Anesthesia.
- Should have a minimum of 2 years experience.
Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:
Personnel Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru.
or E-mail us – cdnhr@yahoo.com
So as to be received by 30th September 2013.
Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
