Key responsibilities:
Out-patient assessment and management of emergent and non-emergent patients
Resuscitation of emergency patients
Treatment of non-emergent patients
Patient referrals within and outside AKUH
Referrals of patients to the outpatient clinics
Admission of patients to the appropriate units
External transfer/referrals
Mentorship/Supervision of junior A&E doctors
Planning and implementation of a CME programme
Handling consultations
Coordination of team dynamics and efficiency
Participate in the review, formation and development of policies and procedures for patients' health care to formulate best practice guidelines.
Formulation and implementation of patient care protocols/pathways
Formulation of quality and safety process in patient care
Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities.
Handling of patient/client complaints
Patient education
Addressing client complaints
Liaise with consultants and various departments.
Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
Availability of required support services in the process of treating patients; particularly when referred by other specialists to AKU Hospital. .
Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH.
Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment.
Participate in the meticulous use of resources to enable patient safety and quality care.
Work closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization.
Periodically initiate and participate in clinical research activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities.
Initiate discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by department head/clinical director/Chair/manager.
Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:
Master of Medicine Degree
Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)