Accident & Emergency Unit Medical Officers at Mater Hospital

Job Description

• Ethically reviewing and instituting appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients presenting to the outpatient department.
• Reviewing and instituting appropriate medical interventions in other units of the hospital where medical review is required.
• Managing medical emergencies in line with advanced life support protocols
• Performing medical procedures expected of a medical officer.
• Ensuring that high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care are maintained
• Preparing medical reports and other standard clinical documents as required
• Ensuring professionalism and timeliness in handling of clients at both individual and departmental level
• Participating in continuous medical education and the development of departmental clinical protocols, quality improvement plans, and initiatives
• Participating in research, clinical audits and review programmes for the department
• Ensuring consistency in the clinical protocols and provision of care.
• Ensuring adequate communication with clients with regards to their illness.
• Ensuring appropriate referral for patients requiring specialized care
• Participating in hospital CSR and outreach activities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
• Sound training in BLS, ACLS and ATLS
• Competence in the accident and emergency procedures and protocols
• Highly analytical, excellent diagnostician
• Team player, excellent inter-personal skills, self-motivated and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Board and on the retention register
• Vast experience in a similar healthcare setting will be an added advantage