This is a key role in our centres.
The primary responsibility of this role is to further our Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED BIRTHS and its mission of ensuring the individuals right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE
The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Marie Stopes International global core values: mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, Pioneering, sustainable and people centered
Key Responsibilities and Measures
- Efficient and effective service delivery in the full range of Marie Stopes services
- Management and accurate documentation of all services rendered
- Effective participation and support of the centre team both in quality assurance and promotional activities
- Client records/CLIC
- Client Exit Feedback reports
- QTA self-assessment
- Incident reporting
- Administer anaesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
- Monitor patient before, during, and after anaesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
- Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
- Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
- Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
- Coordinate administration of anaesthetics with surgeons during operation.
- Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anaesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
- Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.
- Diagnose illnesses, using examinations, tests, and reports.
- Manage anaesthesia related services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
- Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
- Based on client history, examination, lab test reports and findings and above all client needs, prescribe appropriate drugs
- Perform appropriate procedures (including Intravenous Therapy, implant insertion, IUD insertion, Pap Smear, MVA procedure)
- Ensure responsible follow up and treatment of complications. Avoid polypharmacy or any practice that may bring MSK into disrepute.
- Follow the Kenyan Clinical Guidelines for appropriate management of most conditions and illnesses and also MSK approved guidelines
- Conduct follow ups and reports all complications in writing within or before the end of current duty.
- Maintain confidentiality at all levels
- Provide comprehensive client counselling on reproductive health, contraceptive options, anaesthetic procedures and other services.
- Ensure all clients are treated with sensitivity, respect, and consideration. If complaints are raised, to be able to effectively manage and resolve them and to promptly refer to the Team Leader if the client complaint continues or is of a serious magnitude.
- Implement a smooth, efficient client flow to minimise client waiting times.
- Monitor and evaluate client care continuously and recommend improvements as necessary.
- Exit interviews
- Performance 360 report.
- Clinical Audit reports.
- Client documentation reports.
- Self Assessment Reports
- Post PAC FP and Cervical Cancer screening and Treatment records
- Accurate client records are maintained in both the theatre records and also CLIC
- All client information is kept confidential at all times and stored appropriately.
- Accurate and timely collation of activity data for internal and external reporting purposes.
- Assist in the collection of client feedback data
- Refer clients promptly when needed.
- Complete client documentation.
- CME minutes attended/conducted
- Monthly complication reports
- Client Feedback reports
- Internal and external audit reports
- Self Assessment Tool reports.
- Monthly Centre Dashboard report
- All clinical care must be provided in accordance with the highest standards of clinical care and safety.
- You must observe high standards of personal grooming and general hygiene and ensure your appearance is neat & tidy at all times whilst on duty.
- You are expected to wear the Marie Stopes Kenya uniform.
- You are expected to act professionally at all times, maintaining excellent client-focussed care especially when circumstances are challenging
- You are expected to act with financial integrity at all time. Marie Stopes Kenya has a zero-tolerance approach to fraudulent activities, including siphoning of clients for personal financial gain.
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or nursing from a recognized medical training college, with higher diploma in Anaesthesia a must
- Registered by the Kenya Clinical Officers Council and in possession a valid practice license.
- Practising knowledge of Sexual Reproductive Health is an added advantage
- Proven clinical experience and demonstrable commitment to learn and develop skills
- High regard for confidentiality and demonstrable integrity
- Excellent communicator – both written and spoken
- Commitment to excellent client care and the delivery of client-focused services.
- High level of attention to detail
- High level of professionalism and management of clients
- Team player who accepts constructive criticism and is comfortable with giving constructive criticism.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Successful performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
Initiative
- Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
- Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
- Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
- Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
- Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
- Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
- Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
- Drive and determination to deliver results
- Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
- Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
- Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
- Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to:
info@sheerlogic.co.ke
On or before 16th December 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Clinical Anaesthetist’
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer