Medical Officer Job Vacancy in Makindu, Kenya

Job Title: Medical Officer

Based in Makindu – along Mombasa Road

Our client, a hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient services seeks to recruit a Medical Officer.

Job Purpose: Coordinating clinical care for all patients at the facility as part of a multi-disciplinary managed care process leading to desired patient care outcomes, high quality service and best practice standards.

Key Accountabilities

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical team leadership to all paramedics.
  • Coordinate procurement and supply chain for the facility.
  • Schedule and chair branch meetings.
  • Coordinate medical equipment maintenance.

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care at the facility, care plans, Medication and prescription administration etc
  • Explain the patients’ treatment plan clearly and compassionately and respond to any queries or concerns that may arise.
  • Recommend admissions and referral of all patients where specialized services are required.
  • Perform minor surgical procedures in the facility.
  • Follow on all laboratory or radiological investigations to ensure that they are done in a timely manner.
  • Update the clinical notes accurately and completely for all patients in their electronic medical record.
  • Provide emergency care at the facility.
  • Prepare medical reports for patients as may be required by the payers.
  • Keep abreast with developments in diagnostics and therapeutics in the market and advise the management accordingly.
  • Participate in marketing activities and events as scheduled from time to time.
  • Participate in the internal Continuous Medical Education (CME) programs.
  • Participate in quality improvement programs and Hospital Committees as appointed from time to time
  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements
  • Ensure proper documentation and record keeping

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
  • Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
  • Valid Practice License.
  • Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • At least two year working experience as a Medical Officer in a busy hospital post internship.
  • Proof of internship completion

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to apply via email jobs@careermanagementcentre.com clearly indicating the position they are applying for on the email subject as “Medical Officer” by COB 25th June 2022.

Due to the urgency, application will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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