Consultant Anesthesiologist

Responsibilities Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations including history taking, physical examination, and risk assessment. Counsel patients on anesthesia options, procedures, and risks. Develop individualized anesthetic plans based on patient condition and surgical requirements. Administer general anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical procedures. Ensure maintenance of vital signs and patient safety throughout the procedure. Manage airway, fluid therapy, and emergency responses during surgery. Supervise or coordinate with anesthesia technicians and nurses during procedures. Monitor patients in the recovery room and manage post-anesthesia complications (e.g., pain, nausea). Provide pain management and sedation plans post-surgery as required. Ensure smooth handover to surgical and nursing teams post-procedure. Maintain detailed and accurate anesthetic records. Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical audits. Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols. Provide clinical teaching to medical officers, interns, or nurse anesthetists. Contribute to CME sessions within the hospital. Requirements Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution. Master’s Degree in Anaesthesiology (M.Med) from a recognized university. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). Valid practicing license from KMPDC. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred. go to method of application »