Job Purpose 

To provide safe anaesthesia and perioperative care, contribute to critical care and pain 
management, and support training and quality improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities 
i. Conduct pre-anaesthetic assessment and risk optimization for diverse surgical 
populations, including paediatrics and high-risk cases.
ii. Administer general, regional, and sedation anaesthesia; manage airway, fluid 
therapy, and intraoperative monitoring.
iii. Provide post-anaesthesia care, acute pain control, and manage perioperative 
complications.
iv. Support ICU/HDU services including mechanical ventilation and advanced life 
support.
v. Ensure adherence to anaesthesia safety standards, infection prevention, and 
WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
vi. Participate in MDT meetings, theatre user forums, and continuous quality 
improvement.
vii. Teach, supervise, and mentor trainees and other perioperative staff.
viii. Contribute to audits, research, and policy/protocol development in anaesthesia 
and perioperative medicine

Qualifications & Requirements 

i. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution 
recognized by KMPDC.
ii. MMed in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care or equivalent qualification from an 
institution recognized by KMPDC.
iii. Sub-specialty training (e.g., paediatric, cardiac, neuroanaesthesia, critical care, 
pain) will be an added advantage.
iv. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
v. Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
vi. Retention in the KMPDC register.
vii. Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
viii. Valid Indemnity Cover.
ix. Proficiency in computer applications.
x. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competencies 

i. Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in the stated specialty and evidence-
based practice.
ii. Professional Integrity: High ethical standards, accountability, and sound clinical 
judgement.
iii. Compassionate Care: Patient- and family-centered approach that is respectful 
and culturally sensitive.
iv. Collaborative Teamwork: Effective engagement within multidisciplinary teams.
v. Effective Communication: Clear, timely, and empathetic communication with 
patients, families, and colleagues.
vi. Continuous Learning & Teaching: Commitment to CPD, teaching, mentorship, 
quality improvement, and research

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by the KMPDC
• Valid Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
• Recognition as a specialist or sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Registration and Retention with the KMPDC
• Valid practicing license from KMPDC
• MMed in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care or equivalent qualification from an  institution recognized by KMPDC