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.