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Mater Misericordiae Hospital
ICU/HDU Coordinator at Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Nairobi, NairobiKenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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Main Duties:
To supervise and ensure the efficient running of the ICU/HDU department at the main hospital.
Co-ordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the Critical Care Unit.
Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.
Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professionalguidelines and departmental standards.
Maintains clear communications with the Clinical Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
Assists with patient care as needed.
Identifies appropriate internal controls for the department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
Providing second on-call coverage
Co-ordination of morbidity/mortality meetings and Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
Ensures the unit is well equipped with well-functioning equipment.
Prepares the budget and ensures procurement of capital items to specifications and adequate suppliesfor the unit at all times
Carries out performance appraisals for department clinical staff
Ensures the competence and efficiency of staff in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude
In liaison with HR department, manage staff welfare, training and development
Creates a work environment that fosters a high degree of personal integrity, team spirit and outstanding performance standards
Reports on clinical issues to the Director of Medical Services as required.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department and provide reports as required.
Any other duty assigned.
Required Qualifications for the Position
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB ChB)
Minimum 3 years as a Senior Medical Officer
Masters training will be an added advantage
Minimum two years ICU /Critical Care Experience
Experience in the clinical management of pediatric and adult cardiac cases
Ability to train & develop staff
Supervisory experience