Medical Officers at Kenya Ports Authority

Overall Objective

Reporting to the Head of Medical Services, the job holder is responsible for provision of comprehensive curative and preventive medical care to eligible staff and their dependents in accordance with statutory requirements and policy provisions within the resources of the Authority.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promptly attending to, correctly diagnosing and appropriately treating patients at our clinics to enhance customer satisfaction
• Prescribing medication to the patients at the clinics
• Conducting external referrals when cases are beyond the Clinics
• Monitoring proper outpatient medical care on daily basis
• Visiting and reviewing patients routinely in the recovery rooms when requested by the Clinical Officers
• Ascertaining all medication given is under KPA’s Medical Regulations
• Participating in free medical camps as part of the Authority’s Corporate Social Responsibility

Skills & Attributes :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery
• Masters in Medicine from a recognised institution will be an added advantage
• Post graduate qualifications in any relevant medical discipline
• Diploma in Industrial & Occupational Health will be an added advantage
• Member of relevant professional body e.g. Kenya Medical Association Surgical Society of Kenya, Gynaecological Society of Kenya, Kenya and or Association of Physicians, etc. where applicable
• Should have valid practicing license/annual retention
• Valid Indemnity Insurance Cover
• Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board, Kenya Medical Association and Medical Protection Society.

Experience:

• 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role in a reputable organisation with at least 3 years’ relevant experience at middle management level

Other Requirements:

Applicants will also be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit the following certification:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)