Our client is seeking to fill in the position of a Medical Officer in a dialysis and chemo center.
Job Description
a. Meeting patients who visit the facility, making them feel comfortable and asking questions to determine the nature of their visit.
b. Conducting examinations and asking further questions to help diagnose their medical condition/illness.
c. Ordering additional medical examinations where necessary, including blood tests, laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to gain a precise diagnosis.
d. Referring patients to specialist doctors if they determine necessary.
e. Prescribing medication and correct dosage for patients as per the MOH protocols and guidelines.
f. Administrating basic medical treatments, such injections, immunizations, skin cancer removals, wound dressing and stitches etc.
g. Advising patients on diet, nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits to prevent or recover from illness.
h. Referring patients to other hospitals where necessary as per the guidelines.
i. Keeping detailed, up-to-date patient medical records of all patients treatments and interactions for their own medical practice and Medicare.
j. Training and supervising medical students/trainee doctors.
k. Attending to medical emergencies in the facility with strict adherence to the Ministry of Health guidelines.
l. Taking rounds with specialist doctors for daycare clients for both dialysis and chemotherapy departments.
m. Writing discharge summary, referral notes for all dialysis patients.
n. Keeping up-to-date with the latest medical treatments and medications relevant to general practice/primary healthcare.
Qualifications
i. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution.
ii. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
iii. Valid Practice License.
iv. Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
v. Proficiency in computer applications.
vi. At least2-3 years of working experience as a Medical Officer in a busy hospital.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates to send their CVs , certificates and license to mellen@peoplefoco.co.ke