Endoscopist at Tenwek Hospital

Job Description
Job Summary:

• The Endoscopist will be involved with reviewing patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases and will perform endoscopic procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review patients in the endoscopy clinic who present with GI complaints who have been referred for endoscopy, and determine the appropriate studies required for each patient.
• Perform a wide variety of endoscopic procedures:
• Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy
• Esophageal dilation
• Esophageal stenting
• Esophageal chromoendoscopy
• Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
• Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
• Esophageal variceal banding
• Therapeutic endoscopy for upper GI bleeding
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• ERCP
• Diagnostic lower endoscopy
• Endoscopic colonic polypectomy
• Develop treatment and follow-up plans for patients presenting to the endoscopy clinic.
• Take an active role in a variety of clinical research studies.
• Teach the endoscopy fellows-in-training, both in didactic settings and procedures.
• Collaborate with other health care providers to achieve wholistic patient care.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.
• Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
• Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off-duty.
• Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya Medical and Dental Council regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of clinical practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

• Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate (Primary Supervisor)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:

• Cardiothoracic and Endoscopy fellows, nurses and other health care workers assigned to the endoscopy unit.

QUALIFICATIONS                                                     

• Committed Christian                                              
• Bachelor of Medicine or MD from a recognized institution
• Master of Medicine or equivalent in Surgery or Medicine from a recognized institution
• Completion of specialized endoscopic training
• Valid medical license and registration with the Kenya Medical and Dental Council
• One year of relevant work experience in a busy endoscopy institution

Other Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Observational skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassion
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work under pressure