Medical Officer (1 Position) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

V/ST/10/2023 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Undertaking “first-on-call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients. 
• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations 
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days 
• Performing emergency surgeries; 
• Working with Medical Specialists in wards, theatres and clinics; 
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems 
• Undertaking medical examinations; 
• Training and supervising Medical Officers (Interns) and other students 
• Carrying out outreach services; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the customer and service provider 
• Preparing medical reports.

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council. 
• Completed one (1) year medical internship. 
• Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council. 
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Council. 
• Must possess a professional indemnity cover
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Possesses a deep understanding of medical theories, principles, and practices, demonstrating comprehensive medical knowledge.
• Exhibits proficiency in conducting various medical examinations, performing procedures, and interpreting diagnostic tests with precision and accuracy.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.