Job purpose  

The overall purpose of this job is to provide patient care in line with hospital’s values, mission and vision.

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Complete and document preoperative anesthesia evaluations of patients and order necessary lab work/consultation or any other preoperative investigations at least the day prior to surgery.
• Review preoperative patient charts for pertinent lab work, history and physical examination, vital signs chart, fluid status and medication sheet.
• Choose the safest and most appropriate anaesthetic for the patient: general, regional, MAC, local or combination and utilize the correct monitors for that anaesthetic for the duration of the surgery.  Manage the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures. 
• Accurately manage fluid resuscitation in the patient and measure blood loss regularly. 
• Oversee the safe functioning of the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and all equipment necessary to provide anesthesia in close consultation with the biomedical team.  
• Perform various regional anesthesia techniques as required.  
• Assess and implement pain management in the post-operative recovery period.
• Identify and treat intra operative & post-operative anesthesia complications as soon as they occur.
• Accurately and thoroughly chart patient physiological data, medications & fluids administered contemporaneously pre, intra, and post operatively.
• Set up all necessary monitors and drugs, and check the anesthesia machine and oxygen supply prior to each anesthetic. 
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for Resident Physician

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) degree in Anesthesiology   from a recognized institution
• Full registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Completion of internship and 6–12 months’ post-internship.
• Clinical competence, strong judgment, and professionalism.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and empathetic patient-centered care approach.

Application Method

Interested and qualified candidates to apply via jobs@stlukesorthopaedics.com before or on 19^th September 2025.