Senior House Officer, AKUH(ON) Family Medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Purpose

The Senior House Officer/ Medical Officer quality health care to patients and continuously evaluate and improve the quality of care provided by the institution to meet patient treatment goals.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Care Delivery               

• Conduct patient assessments, diagnosis, and management in outpatient settings; perform minor procedures; manage emergencies and follow-up care.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and complete electronic medical records and ensure compliance with documentation standards.

Quality and Safety Compliance

• Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC), medication safety, and clinical protocols. Participate in quality improvement activities and audits.

Patient Education and Communication

• Provide health education, counseling, and preventive care to patients and families.

Training and Professional Development

• Participate in CMEs, clinical meetings, and mentorship of interns or students.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Valid Certificate in Advanced Life Support (ACLS and above)
• 1-2 years post internship experience in same capacity
• Demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
• Good communication skills and a good team player
• Ability and desire to continuously develop professionally.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and is cultural-sensitive and applies ethical principles appropriately.
• Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to strict deadlines.
• Clinician traits of patience, compassion, responsibility, honesty, respect for others, self-awareness, logical thinking and intellectual curiosity