Doctor in Charge Social Media Specialist Intern

Overall Purpose: The Doctor will primarily be responsible for providing quality clinical services to our clients, program coordination and research.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work requirements and tasks will be guided by the Clinical Operations department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Protocols which are reviewed periodically but will fall broadly in the following Key Responsibility Areas (KRASs)
Clinical Practice Assess, Monitor and provide  appropriate clinical care (medical and surgical) to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics;
Complete documentation, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
Coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate.
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy.
The Medical Doctor will take an active role in health promotion and disease prevention.
Quality Assurance
Develop standards, protocols and procedures;
Ensure that comprehensive hospital medical records for all in and outpatients are accurately maintained;
Administration & Management Provides leadership, mentorship, coaching, support and guidance to ensure achievement of set objectives;
Supervises, guides and trains the consultant doctors, clinical officers, interns, medical students and other cadres of clinical staff.
Provide reports and contribute to the planning, budgeting and development of the medical service.
Education and Research
The Doctor in Charge will continue to keep abreast with trends, developments and the appropriate utilization of technology in the field of medical care on a regular and ongoing basis;
Participate in available educational sessions on topics such as clinical budgeting, medical audit, performance appraisal and quality control.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in Medicine and Surgery with a minimum of 4 years’ experience.
Specialized in Obstetrics and Gynaecology preferred
Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
A good understanding of community dynamics. Knowledge and familiarity with low-income urban areas of Nairobi
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