Clinical Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing and treating cancer patients in coordination with the other departmental staff throughout the entire course of cancer treatment.
Collecting medical histories and performing physical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties, such as maintaining records, coordinating with other medical personnel, to offer treatment to patients.
Investigate and request appropriate investigations and able to interpret them in order to select appropriate oncologic treatment options.
Prescribing various types of treatment, such as chemotherapy, medications and targeted hormonal therapy.
Performing procedures to treat regions of the body affected by cancer treatment.
Writing prescriptions, providing specific cancer information to patients, monitoring treatment plans and improving patients’ quality of life.
Explaining cancer development stages to patients, discussing treatment options and assisting in symptom management.
Caring for patients throughout the entire course of cancer treatment, from diagnosis to recovery or death.
Ensure quality assurance is achieved on equipment, accessories and treatment plans to enhance patient safety
Maintain accurate database of patient information and treatment plans.
Active participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and able to consult widely with other sub specialty in Oncology for the best interest of the patient.
Be research oriented and able to enhance evidence based practice
Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Masters of Medicine in Clinical Oncology.
Specialist Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Valid registration and annual practice license
Minimum experience (over 2 years)
Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
Advance Cardiac Life Support (added advantage)
Advance Trauma Life Support (added advantage)
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (added advantage)
Proficiency in I.T. with regards to Oncology Information System and able to practice in a paperless working environment (added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing and treating cancer patients in coordination with the other departmental staff throughout the entire course of cancer treatment.
Collecting medical histories and performing physical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties, such as maintaining records, coordinating with other medical personnel, to offer treatment to patients.
Investigate and request appropriate investigations and able to interpret them in order to select appropriate oncologic treatment options.
Prescribing various types of treatment, such as chemotherapy, medications and targeted hormonal therapy.
Performing procedures to treat regions of the body affected by cancer treatment.
Writing prescriptions, providing specific cancer information to patients, monitoring treatment plans and improving patients’ quality of life.
Explaining cancer development stages to patients, discussing treatment options and assisting in symptom management.
Caring for patients throughout the entire course of cancer treatment, from diagnosis to recovery or death.
Ensure quality assurance is achieved on equipment, accessories and treatment plans to enhance patient safety
Maintain accurate database of patient information and treatment plans.
Active participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and able to consult widely with other sub specialty in Oncology for the best interest of the patient.
Be research oriented and able to enhance evidence based practice
Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Masters of Medicine in Clinical Oncology.
Specialist Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Valid registration and annual practice license
Minimum experience (over 2 years)
Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
Advance Cardiac Life Support (added advantage)
Advance Trauma Life Support (added advantage)
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (added advantage)
Proficiency in I.T. with regards to Oncology Information System and able to practice in a paperless working environment (added advantage)

If you are interested and meet the requirements, apply before the close of business on 31st Aug 2020.Interested candidates should send a copy of CV with three referees of whom two (2) should be professional to careers@caremaxhealthkenya.com, quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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careers@caremaxhealthkenya.com