Overall Purpose of Job
We are looking for a medical doctor for this opportunity to be part of our innovative professional practice in a pioneering faith based setting. This role incorporates clinical and management responsibilities as part of a team providing high quality, integrated health and wellbeing services to a wide range of patients, with a particular focus on humanitarian and mission workers in the East Africa region. The Medical and Travel Clinic Manager will be the lead clinician for our team of doctors and nurses, involved in the coordination and line management of the team, with oversight of clinical governance and a role in the development of services to meet client needs. They should embody our culture of professional, personable and excellent standards of care.
Summary of main responsibilities
Leadership
As a member of the leadership team, to be involved in and responsible for delivering the strategic goals of InterHealth East Africa.
Lead on clinical governance for the team, ensuring evidence based practise, continuous learning and accountability throughout clinical services, with the support of the Global Clinical Services Director.
Coordinate and provide line management for the doctors and nurses in the medical and travel medicine team.
Clinical
Carry out medical examinations and consultations for mission partners, humanitarian workers and residents in the East Africa region.
To identify health problems, which may impact on an individual’s ability to fulfil their mission before an assignment begins.
To empower individuals and families to manage their own health and wellbeing effectively
To diagnose and treat illnesses arising whilst on assignment or at the end of assignment
To provide a supportive environment in which a client can express wider psychological, emotional & spiritual concerns
Offer GP-type consultations to Nairobi residents and staff of organisations that we partner with, including the management of chronic conditions, acute medical issues, travel related problems, including for children.
Order and carry out appropriate tests (this will include taking blood)
Make referrals where appropriate
Provide clearly and timely reports to patients and client agencies, respecting the individual patient’s confidentiality.
Respond to queries from client agencies and individual patients by phone or email
Provide back-up and support to the nurses team who have primary responsibility for running the Travel Clinic
Liaise effectively with Psychological Health Team, Health Supplies and support teams
Attend and sometimes lead clinical and other regular meetings
Keep up-to-date with respect to developments within occupational & travel medicine and other specialities relevant to the medical work at InterHealth
Contribute to the development of health information resources, culturally appropriate clinical services and related health and wellbeing events
Hold or be eligible for a permanent or temporary licence for clinical practice with the Kenyan Medical Board.
Attend client agency liaison meetings when required
Training
If you have aptitude and interest in training, there are opportunities to be part of the training team offering field first aid and other courses across East Africa. This would involve some travel outside and within Kenya.
