Resident Medical Officer at Jordan Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out specific procedures, performing operations, and conducting specialist investigations.
• Taking overall responsibility for daily clinical assessments and prescriptions for all patients attending the hospital.
• Making notes and preparing documentation, both as a legal record of treatment and to benefit other healthcare professionals.
• Keeping referring doctors informed of both inpatient and outpatient progress.
• Maintaining patient rights and confidentiality at all times.
• Coordinating Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions as per facility norms.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for emergency case management and pre-operative care.
• Contributing clinical expertise to patient care and providing guidance to junior physicians.
• Liaising with both medical and non-medical hospital staff to ensure quality treatment.
• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Providing educational and clinical training for clinical staff, and staying up to date with new healthcare regulations.

Qualification Requirements and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Valid practicing license from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Insurance Certificate.
• 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in clinical risk management and medical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.