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Minimum Experience: 5 Years Post-Specialist Recognition
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and patient-focused Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary medical team on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, orthopedic injuries, and disorders. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong clinical and surgical expertise, with proven proficiency in arthroscopic procedures and day-care surgeries.
We are looking for a dedicated specialist who upholds the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, ethical practice, and collaborative healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, assess, and manage a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, fractures, orthopedic injuries, and related disorders.
Perform orthopedic surgical procedures, including arthroscopic surgeries and other relevant interventions.
Demonstrate proficiency in arthroscopic procedures and day-care surgeries.
Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessments, surgical planning, and post-operative management to ensure optimal patient recovery.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans, including surgical and non-surgical interventions.
Monitor patients\' progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and adjust management plans accordingly.
Work collaboratively with other medical specialists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and institutional standards.
Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and other clinical governance activities.
Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals where necessary.
Maintain continuous professional development and remain updated on current orthopedic surgical techniques, innovations, and best practices.
Uphold professional ethics, patient confidentiality, infection prevention standards, and patient safety requirements.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognised university.
Postgraduate specialist qualification in Orthopedic Surgery recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
Valid registration with KMPDC as a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon.
Current and valid KMPDC annual practicing licence.
A minimum of five (5) years relevant clinical and surgical experience following specialist recognition.
Demonstrable experience and competence in orthopedic surgical procedures, particularly arthroscopic and day-care surgeries.
Proven ability to independently assess, diagnose, manage, and treat complex orthopedic conditions.
Strong clinical decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care, professional ethics, clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@jalaramnairobi.org using the position as subject of email.
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