Senior Registrar - Internal Medicine at The Nairobi Hospital

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  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Opened in 1954, The Nairobi Hospital has excelled in medical expertise and services provision and has deservedly earned recognition throughout East Africa and beyond as an advanced diagnostic, treatment and referral centre. Expansive investment in latest technology and medical equipment has enabled us establish leadership in medical procedures both in Kenya …Senior Registrar - Internal MedicineREF: TNH/HRD/SRI/2/2026Reporting to Internal Medicine Specialist, the successful applicants will carry out clinical management and clinical procedures of in-patient and out-patient of nephrology patients in order to offer curative services in line with established protocols and the hospital's patient care objectivesROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • First on call in renal team: carry out initial patient assessment, treatment, stabilization and referrals of acute patients in line with the patients' condition in order to achieve optimal patient care during the day & as a night-call
  • Carry out non-emergency and emergency procedures on patients in consultation with and under supervision of the Specialist and/or Consultant including tunnelled and nontunnelled hemodialysis catheters and kidney biopsies
  • Carry outward rounds for daily clinical progress and management of patients in consultation with the Specialist and/or Consultant.
  • Mentor medical officers in clinical procedures to impart knowledge and improve patient care.
  • Participate in continuous medical evaluations to sharpen medical knowledge and skills in area of specialization.
  • Pursue mentorship opportunities in applicable specialty area under a specialist or consultant in compliance with the specialist recognition requirements.
  • Participate in patient reviews in outpatient clinics
  • Participate in research activities in applicable specialty area in line with set objectives.
  • Participate in the development and/or review of protocols in applicable specialty area to enhance clinical management.
  • Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and
  • Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Master of Medicine degree in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
  • Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license
  • Basic Life Support Certificate.
  • Advanced Trauma or Cardiac Life Support Certificate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Emergent lifesaving skills
  • Recognition and assessment of patient's clinical condition and ability to intervene as required
  • Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation, dialysis catheterization and emergency intubation among others
  • Effective decision-making, critical thinking and judgement skills
  • Basic counselling & interpersonal skills, confidentiality
  • Self-driven and openness to learning
  • Interest in research
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
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