Medical Officer at People FOCO

Job Description

• Meeting patients who visit the facility, making them feel comfortable, and asking questions to determine the nature of their visit.
• Conducting examinations and asking further questions to help diagnose their medical condition/illness.
• Order additional medical examinations where necessary, including blood tests, laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures to gain a precise diagnosis.
• Refer patients to specialist doctors if they determine it necessary.
• Prescribing medication and correct dosage for patients as per the MOH protocols and guidelines.
• Administrating basic medical treatments, such as injections, immunizations, skin cancer removals, wound dressing and stitches, etc.
• Advise patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle habits to prevent or recover from illness.
• Refer patients to other hospitals where necessary as per the guidelines.
• Keeping detailed, up-to-date patient medical records of all patient’s treatments and interactions for their own medical practice and Medicare.
• Training and supervising medical students/trainee doctors.
• Attending to medical emergencies in the facility with strict adherence to the Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Taking rounds with specialist doctors for daycare clients for both dialysis and chemotherapy departments.
• Writing discharge summary, and referral notes for all dialysis patients.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest medical treatments and medications relevant to general practice/primary healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution.
•  Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid Practice License.
• Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
•  At least 2-3 years of working experience as a Medical Officer in a busy hospital.