Medical Jobs at The International Rescue Committee in Kenya; Clinical Officer - Anesthetist

Job Title: Clinical Officer - Anesthetist
Sector:     Health          
Job Location:     Nairobi, Kenya          
Employee Type:     Regular          
Employee Category:     Full Time 
Employer: The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
   
About IRC:
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Description
Working under the guidance and supervision of the M.O I/C of KMH, the anesthetist will be directly responsible for;

•     Provide safe anesthetic services to patients both from the local community and those referred from the IRC main hospital for surgery.
•     Maintain updated anesthetic records of all referral cases from the IRC camp hospital and submit required reports on the same. Participate in daily ward rounds as will be assigned by the supervisor
•     Assist with OPD consultations.
•      Represent KMH at health meetings with IRC
•     Organize regular on-the-job training sessions for the camp hospital staff in coordination with your supervisor and/or Clinical Services Manager
•     Carry out other relevant duties as may be assigned by the catholic diocese/ Supervisor or Clinical Services Manager.

Job Minimum requirements:

•     Higher Diploma in Anesthesia from KMTC or any other reputable institution.
•      At least two years experience working in a busy theatre unit.
•      Computer literate
•     Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
•       Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous experience in a Camp setting will be an added advantage).
•      Fluency in Turkana/Somali will be an added advantage

​Kenyan Nationals are encouraged to apply.International allowances are not available for this position.Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenya NGO Sector.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Deadline Date: 30/05/2014

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