Requirements for the appointment
For appointment to this grade, the officer must:
Have Served at the grade of Assistant Director of Medical Services for at least 3 years
Have a Bachelor degree of medicine and bachelor of surgery (MB:Ch.B) or its equivalent from a recognized university
Have a Master's degree in Anesthesia from an institution recognized by the Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board
Be registered by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Be registered as a consultant by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Have obtained relevant and approved specialization/qualification in his/her field from recognized university
Have demonstrated administrative capabilities and an acceptable degree of professional competence
Have a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and /or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures
Have knowledge of the use of the modern technology in the area of specialization
Exhibit high level of integrity, honesty, leadership transparency and accountability in the performance of duties.
Must fulfil the provisions of chapter six( 6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall health care service delivery in the field of Anesthesia and
Intensive Care Unit of the County Referral Hospital Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedure using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal method
Confirm with other medical professional to determine the type and method of Anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain
Coordinate administration of Anesthetics with surgeons during operations
Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room/ward or home
Examine patients, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risks during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures