Consultant Physician (Internal Medicine) at Bristol Park Hospital

JOB PURPOSE

• The Consultant Physician will be responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centred medical care to adult patients through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• The successful candidate will provide specialist consultation services, manage complex medical cases, oversee inpatient care, support emergency medical interventions and promote continuity of care across the hospital's clinical service areas.
• The role will also involve providing clinical leadership, mentoring junior medical practitioners, strengthening clinical governance and contributing to the development and growth of the hospital's internal medicine services.
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, strong diagnostic and analytical abilities, exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient and high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or an equivalent medical qualification from a recognized university.
• Master of Medicine (M.Med.) in Internal Medicine or an equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Current registration with KMPDC and a valid annual specialist practice licence.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience in Internal Medicine, preferably in a reputable hospital setting.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex adult medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Proven competence in the assessment and management of medical emergencies and critically ill patients.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to evidence-based medical practice.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANTAGE

The following will be an added advantage:

• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Additional training in critical care, intensive care medicine or emergency medicine.
• Additional training or experience in cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases or other relevant internal medicine subspecialties.
• Experience in clinical audits, quality improvement programmes and hospital accreditation initiatives.
• Experience in managing patients with multiple comorbidities and complex chronic illnesses.
• Experience in electronic medical records and hospital information management systems.
• Membership in relevant recognized professional medical associations.