Chief Medical Officer (Cmo) at Catholic Diocese of Ngong

The Catholic Diocese of Ngong (CDN) seeks to engage a suitably qualified individual to serve in one of its prime health institutions. St. Joseph's Mission Hospital, Kilgoris (SJMHK), is a Christian Level 4 health facility located near Kilgoris town in Narok County, Kenya. The 82-bed (scalable to 200) institution, situated within a rapidly growing cosmopolitan locality, offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and houses a School of Nursing scheduled to reopen soon under the Diocese. Kilgoris offers a serene and conducive semi-rural environment with a pleasant climate, making it an ideal setting for professional practice and wholesome community living.

Key Role

• To provide overall clinical leadership while directly participating in patient care through consultations, treatment, and emergency response.
• The officer will superintend the hospital clinical team, supervise medical interns and students, orient non-resident physicians, chair the Hospital Medicines & Therapeutics Committee (HMTC) and lead daily clinical rounds to uphold quality care, safety, and professional standards.
• Participation in the management of the hospital shall form part of the officer's duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized university.
• Valid registration and practice license with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Minimum of three (3) years' post-internship experience in a Level 3 or higher facility.
• Certification in any one of these: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or equivalent).
• Demonstrated integrity & ethical practice, clinical leadership, and commitment work in faith-based healthcare

Terms

• Salary scale: KES 140,000 by 6% annually to 187,500 per month plus allowances.
• Housing available within the hospital premises.
• Other benefits to be discussed upon appointment.
• Permanent and pensionable terms within renewable target-based contracts & a 6-month probation.