Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

CURE International, in cooperation with the African Inland Church, operates the AIC-CURE International Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya (Kiambu County). CURE Kenya was Africa’s first orthopedic pediatric teaching hospital for children with disabilities.

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is responsible for adhering to the quality standards of CURE as they provide hands-on surgical care to our patients. The role also involves teaching and training on the principles and techniques of plastic and reconstructive surgical care to other physicians who may be training at the hospital, and overseeing their practice of surgery. This individual is charged with facilitating improvement in the quality of care, education, and administration of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department.

Essential Duties

1. Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through evaluation of patients and consultation with family members.
2. Examine patients, determine the need for clinical laboratory tests, and interpret examination findings and test results.
3. Prescribe appropriate plastic and reconstructive surgical treatments based on findings and results.
4. Determine procedures for preoperative and postoperative care, including the administration of sedatives, prescription of diets, and preparation of the patient’s operative area.
5. Apply surgical procedures and coordinate operations with the anesthesiologist.
6. Treat patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhage, and other complications.
7. Direct other operating room staff in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and operating room techniques.
8. Instruct resident plastic and reconstructive surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
9. Accurately and thoroughly chart pertinent patient information.
10. Ensure the safety of patients during consultations, surgical interventions, and in the postoperative environment.
11. Assist the Medical Director in ensuring the maintenance of an accurate and adequate supply of medications and supplies.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

1. Medical degree (MD or DO) from a qualified, recognized medical institution.
2. Board certification, or board eligible, preferred.
3. Current and unrestricted medical license.
4. Two years experience in a private or hospital practice.
5. Experience in pediatric plastic surgery.
6. Experience in the developing world is strongly preferred.