Main Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing consultancy and quality clinical judgment to patients
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:
Manage the OPD / Emergency / Ward and assist the consultants
Initiate and monitor treatment;
Conduct medical procedure under supervision after getting the consent from patient’s attendant.
Accompany consultant doctors on IPD Ward visits
In the absence of the Consultant – Pay timely visits to In – patients and treat the patients along the indicated line of treatment
Attend emergencies and informing consultant doctors for further action.
Check and authorize all diagnostic requisition slips.
Ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritizes the safety and well-being of patients;
Assess patients on admission and/or discharge as required and write detailed reports in the case notes;
Consultations should not only be limited to actions beyond their scope, but also in uncertain situations as well as where extra assistance would improve performance
Mentorship & supervision of clinical attachees
Order and interpret diagnostic tests;
Providing information regarding the patient’s condition to his/her attendant whenever required.
Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences and ward rounds; followed by documentation of findings on each patients’ chart; follow through with actions arising from the round;
Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data / information for same; co-operate with investigations, enquiries or audit relating to the provision of health services;
Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality and ethics; abide by the Kenyan Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
Seek advice and assistance from the consultant / clinical director / employer with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance;
Cover for occasional unplanned absence of colleagues;
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements
Job Requirement
Degree in Medicine from a recognized University
More than two years working experience.
Must be Registered / Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
Competency and certification in emergency procedures e.g. ACLS, BLS, ATLS etc. will be an added advantage.
Excellent public relations and communication skills
General competencies in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, medical, surgical, Outpatient care.
Must have a professional Indemnity insurance.
