Resident Doctor at Catholic Diocese of Nakuru

The Catholic Diocese of Nakuru (CDN) Mercy Mission Hospital Annex, wishes to recruit a highly motivated, competent, honest and remarkably talented Resident Doctor.

Job Ref: CDN/HR/018/026/2020

The Resident Doctor will take lead in clinical management of patients who require medical intervention that can be provided by a Doctor.

He or She will work as a member of a team to maintain high standards of care and actively promote a smooth running of the institution to provide 24 hrs emergency and general health services to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Appropriate evidence-based screening, risk assessment and early detection of illness, disease and disability.
• Interventions to assist people to reduce or change risky and harmful lifestyle behavior.
• Identify and coordinate referral of patients for further management.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient notes.
• Admit patients to the wards when necessary.
• Carry out surgical procedures at the hospital.
• Attend to emergencies in the hospital.
• Advise the Board of Management hospital requirements in liaison with the Hospital Administrator.

Qualifications

• MUST have a degree in Medicine and Surgery from an institution recognized by the Medical and Dentist Board.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Medical and Dentist Board
• Must have evidence of a minimum of one year (1) post internship working experience in a busy Hospital.
• Must demonstrate competence in performing surgical procedures as per his/her qualifications.
• Additional courses undertaken are an added advantage.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Must have good communication skills both written and oral.
• Must be a team player.
• The candidate must be self driven and self motivated.