Medical Officer at Premier Hospital

Job Purpose

Attending to patients in the Outpatient and Inpatient departments in line with Standard Treatment Guideline

Main duties and responsibilities: –

INPATIENT

•  Reviewing patients in the in-patient department in conjunction with the admitting consultant.
•  Attending to direct admissions.
•  Attending to any emergencies in the In-patient department.
•  Conducting daily mini ward rounds and accompanying consultants during their rounds.
•  Performing minor procedures like intravenous cannulation, NG tube fixation among others.
•  Writing medical reports and discharge summaries.
•  Participation in trainings including weekly CMEs
•  Maintaining medical records through proper documentation of patients’ medical histories
•  Counseling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement
•  Report any issues that may have arisen during the shift to the Medical Officer In- Charge.

OUTPATIENT

•  Attending to patients in the Out Patient department as per Standard Treatment Guidelines.
•  Attending to any emergencies in the A&E
•  Participation in trainings including weekly CMEs
•  Maintaining medical records through proper documentation of patient’s medical history and procedures done
•  Counseling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement
•  Reporting any issues that may have arisen during the shift to the Medical Officer In- Charge in real-time
•  Ensuring all qualifications are up-to date including ACLS & BLS certifications, medical license and Annual retention certificate

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• BLS AND ACLS certificates is a MUST.
• ATLS is an added advantage.
• Registration with The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Retention Certificate from The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• 1-year post internship experience in a busy hospital.

Required Skills

•  Knowledgeable in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology
•  Computer literate
•  Familiar with locally available drugs and their indications
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  A team player
•  Excellent customer service skills
• Culturally sensitive