Medical Officer at Canon Medical Hospital

Role Summary

Provide safe and efficient clinical services for outpatient and inpatients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions
• Carrying out specific procedures, e.g., performing operations and specialist investigation.
• Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care (medical and surgical) to patients in hospital wards and in outpatient clinic
• Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment
• Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
• Keeping the referring doctor informed of inpatient and outpatient progress.
• Maintaining patient rights and confidentiality when dealing with patients.
• Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment
• Ensuring that comprehensive hospital medical records for all in and outpatients are accurately filled
• Providing educational and clinical training for clinical staff.

Qualification and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine with 3+ years’ clinical experience.
• Current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Clinical risk management experience.
• Valid indemnity cover
• Extensive knowledge of medical record keeping practices.
• Advanced ability to ensure the highest standards in patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ability to keep abreast of advancements in the field of specialization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Certificate of Good Conduct