Chief Registered Nurse- Anaesthetist at Mandera County Government

REF: CPSB/MOH/2024/12/03

Terms of service – Three (3) years’ contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration of anaesthesia to patients undergoing minor/Major surgery;
• Monitoring patients’ vital signs and organ functions during surgery;
• Ensuring successful recovery of patients who have undergone surgery;
• Maintenance of anesthesia machines;
• Pre-Anaesthetic Preparation and Evaluation of patients;
• Intra-operative care to include: Obtaining, preparing, and using standard equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs used for the administration of anaesthesia and sedation techniques, performing and ordering safety checks as needed. Administer general anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia;
• Post Anaesthesia Care to patients;
• Giving expert opinion on management of patients;
• Liaising with division heads on health services; and be deployed in specialized clinics.
• Maintaining up –to- date health information system in area of specialization;
• Monitoring provision of health care in the county;
• Analyzing medical reports in area of specialization.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served at the grade of Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse III for at least four (4) years;
• Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community
• Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery from a recognized institution;
• Be a holder of a Higher Diploma in Nurse Anesthesia from a recognized institution;
• Possess a Registration Certificate from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Possess a valid practicing license;
• Certificate in computer application;
• Other requirements as per the relevant Scheme of Service;