Medical Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications & Competencies:Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB/MBBS) from a recognized university.Valid registration and practicing license with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma life Support certificationA minimum of two (2) years post internship experience in a hospital.Emergency Care training (Certificate or Diploma)Experience/skills in ICU or HDU settingsStrong clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and ability to handle emergencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care and Patient ManagementConduct comprehensive patient assessments by taking detailed histories, performing thorough physical examinations, and ordering or reviewing relevant investigations to ensure accurate diagnosis and formulation of effective, evidence-based treatment plans for both inpatients and outpatients.Guide patients through their individualized treatment plans, provide in-depth counselling on adherence and lifestyle modifications, and monitor clinical progress systematically to achieve optimal recovery outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction.Perform minor surgical, obstetric, and gynecological procedures safely and effectively in accordance with professional guidelines and institutional protocols, minimizing complications and improving patient care quality.Quality Assurance, Documentation, and Clinical ReferralsAdhere strictly to ethical, legal, and institutional guidelines in all clinical decisions, ensuring that patient rights, confidentiality, and medical regulations are upheld at all times.Maintain meticulous and up-to-date patient documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and follow-ups, to support continuity of care, informed decision-making, and compliance with regulatory standards.Initiate timely consultations and referrals upward, downward, or lateral when specialized input is required, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach and holistic management of complex cases.Emergency Response and Preventive CareProvide both basic and advanced life support interventions during emergencies, acting swiftly to stabilize patients, prevent adverse outcomes, and support critical care teams.Deliver comprehensive preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare services addressing physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, promoting overall patient wellbeing and reducing the risk of complications or recurrent illness.Continuous Professional Development.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Patient care, Following care plans, Quality management, Documentation and record keeping

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree