Gastroenterologist at Tenwek Hospital

Job summary

• The main role of a consultant gastroenterologist is to provide comprehensive, extensive, and high-level care. These include but are not limited to diagnosing and treating stomach and intestinal disorders and diseases and be adept at advising and treating patients with those issues. The role's key focus will be to investigate, diagnose, treat and research stomach and intestinal-based diseases and support patients to wellness, or to learning to live with lifelong conditions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Be able to prescribe tests and treatments and recommend surgery where necessary.
• Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including tests, test results and treatment prescribed. This documentation can be done in person or offered in consultation with junior doctors- cardiac MO’s, echo technicians, cardiothoracic fellows.
• Diagnose and treat GI disorders, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other digestive issues.
• Provide advice and support on diet and nutrition changes to patients and refer them to relevant dietitians as required.
• Perform investigative endoscopic procedures, such as ERCPs, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies, duodenoscopies, gastroscopies, and barium swallows.
• Conduct research to advance knowledge about gastrointestinal diseases, treatments, and industry best practices.
• Prescribe medication to treat digestive disorders and and assist as needed in surgery to remove abnormalities in the colon or rectum.
• Perform diagnostic tests, like blood tests and stool sample tests, to determine the cause of the patient’s symptoms.
• Participate in education activities such as workshops, lectures, and medical conferences to maintain professional certification.
• Provide support and advice to patient receiving long-term care.
• Train and provide educational support and mentorship to junior staff.
• Safeguard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
• 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 the 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, medical and clinical officers, endoscopy nurses and support staff

QUALIFICATIONS                                                     

• Committed Christian                                              
• Medical degree, Masters or fellowship in gastroenterology
• Must have a valid medical license and registered with the Kenya Medical and Dental Council
• 2 years of relevant work experience in a hospital or unit with a busy GI/ endoscopy service, of which must be after post-basic qualification
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative & customer care skills
• Mentorship training is an added advantage
• Computer Literate