Orthopedic Surgeon

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.