Senior Registrar- Paediatrics - 3 Posts at M.P. Shah Hospital

M.P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit a professional and evidence driven person for a vacancy in (3 positions). 

Reporting to the Head of Paediatrics, the overall purpose of this role is to provide medical care to all Paediatric patients by examining, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. The registrar will also educate patients and parents/ guardians on curative and preventive measures. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Attend to inpatients and outpatient patients strictly following the set policies, procedures and protocols of the Hospital. 
• Respond to emergencies that arise in the unit as per the set policies, procedures and protocols of the Hospital. 
• Ensure all prescribed treatment and procedures are administered and conducted accurately and on time by the clinical team. 
• Regularly monitor patients’ condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary. 
• Discuss test results, prescribed procedures and treatment with patients 
• Participate in ward rounds. 
• Ensure all necessary documentation as required is done in a timely manner and recorded as per the Hospital policies. 
• Educate patients and parents/guardians on appropriate diet, hygiene, and medication administration in liaison with nursing staff. 
• Actively participate in all clinical and administrative activities at Departmental and Institutional level such as CME’s, Audits etc. 
• Prepare reports as may be necessary or requested. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• A Bachelor degree in Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized University. 
• Must hold a Master’s Degree (MMed) in Paediatrics and Child health from a recognized University. 
• Must have a valid BLS & EPLS/PALS certification. 
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 
• Should also possess/demonstrate the below competencies: 
  • Decision making 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Patient centricity