Medical Officers at Oasis Healthcare

(2 Positions)

Location: Keroka, Busia

Main Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing consultancy and quality clinical judgment to patients.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

• Manage the OPD / Emergency / Ward and assist the consultants
• Initiate and monitor treatment;
• Conduct medical procedure under supervision after getting the consent from the patient’s attendant.
• Accompany consultant doctors on IPD Ward visits
• In the absence of the Consultant – Pay timely visits to In – patients and treat the patients along the indicated line of treatment
• Attend emergencies and inform consultant doctors for further action.
• Check and authorize all diagnostic requisition slips.
• Ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritizes the safety and well-being of patients;
• Assess patients on admission and/or discharge as required and write detailed reports in the case notes;
• Consultations should not only be limited to actions beyond their scope, but also in uncertain situations as well as where extra assistance would improve performance
• Mentorship & supervision of clinical attachees
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests;
• Providing information regarding the patient’s condition to his/her attendant whenever required.
• Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences and ward rounds; followed by documentation of findings on each patients’ chart; follow through with actions arising from the round;
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data / information for same; co-operate with investigations, enquiries or audit relating to the provision of health services;
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality and ethics; abide by the Kenyan Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Seek advice and assistance from the consultant / clinical director / employer with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance;
• Cover for occasional unplanned absence of colleagues;
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements

Job Requirements

• Degree in Medicine from a recognized University
• More than two years working experience.
• Must be Registered / Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Competency and certification in emergency procedures e.g. ACLS, BLS, ATLS etc. will be an added advantage.
• Excellent public relations and communication skills
• General competencies in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, medical, surgical, Outpatient care.
• Must have a professional Indemnity insurance.