Medical Roles at St. Lukes Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital

Job Purpose

• The overall purpose of this job is to oversee patient care both outpatient and inpatient and ensure continuity of care in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate, complete healthcare reports and records for all patients.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor them for side effects and reactions.
• Record patients’ vital signs and medical information. 
• Monitor, report and record patients’ progress, symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests in liaison with doctors to identify and assess patient’s condition.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Assess and plan nursing care requirements including treatment plans, operating medical equipment.
• Treat medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, car accidents and burns as well as recover post-operative patients.
• Plan and conduct community health activities.
• Conduct minor theatre procedures as per your license and Nursing Council guidelines.
• Bill patients for all services given.
• Ensure that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment are in good working condition.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or Kenya Registered Nurse  (KRN).
• Basic Life Support /Advanced Cardiac Life Support and any other specialty certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ continuous nursing experience in a busy Level 5 hospital
• Valid practicing license.
• Excellent customer care, communication and public relations skills.
• Professional, friendly attitude.

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Ability to clerk – assess, investigate, diagnose and provide the appropriate care
• Ability to connect with the patient
• Professionalism
• Objectivity
• Confidentiality
• Integrity
• Customer care
• Communication
• Emotional intelligence

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Job Purpose

• The Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist will provide comprehensive specialist obstetric and gynaecological care, ensuring high-quality, safe, and evidence-based clinical services to women across the continuum of reproductive health. The successful candidate will provide leadership in women’s health, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to continuous quality improvement within the hospital.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist outpatient and inpatient obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Diagnose and manage normal and high-risk pregnancies.
• Conduct antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and postnatal care.
• Perform elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological surgical procedures, including Caesarean sections, hysterectomies, laparotomies, laparoscopic procedures where applicable, and other major and minor surgeries.
• Manage obstetric and gynaecological emergencies in accordance with national and international clinical guidelines.
• Conduct infertility assessments and provide appropriate management or referrals.
• Diagnose and manage benign and malignant gynaecological conditions.
• Supervise labour ward, maternity, theatre, and gynaecology ward clinical services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical meetings.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations including ultrasound, laboratory, and radiological findings.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, patient records, and medico-legal reports.
• Mentor and supervise Medical Officers, Clinical Officers, Nurses, and interns.
• Participate in clinical audits, mortality reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Promote infection prevention and control, patient safety, and ethical medical practice.
• Participate in the hospital’s emergency response and on-call roster.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by hospital management.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized university.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or an equivalent specialist qualification recognized in Kenya.
• Specialist recognition and registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• A valid Annual Practising Licence.
• Fellowship qualification (COSECSA, RCOG or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ post-specialization clinical experience in a busy Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 hospital or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

Competency

• Excellent clinical and surgical skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare patients and imaging machines for examinations.
• Use x-rays, ultrasound, MRI and other forms of imaging technology to examine patients and perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients.
• Deliver high quality diagnostic services and ensure high standards of diagnostic accuracy, reporting and documentation.
• Take care of patients during and after examination and take responsibility for their safety and mental & physical comfort while they are in your care.
• Provide emergency imaging services during and after office hours.
• Liaise and consult with Radiologists regarding radiological findings.
• Ensure consistency with procedure protocols, patient conditions, physical abilities and age requirements.
• Keep up to date with health and safety guidelines, including ionising radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others.
• Record the patients’ personal information in the patients register and ensure that the register is well kept.
• Supervise visiting staff and patients in the procedure rooms and radiation work areas.
• Ensure preventive maintenance, care, proper use and safety of medical equipment in your department.
• Bill and ensure timely billing of all the services offered to patients/clients.
• Conduct and participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME), Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and refresher courses.
• Participate and serve in Clinical Committees such as Mortality, Clinical Audit, Infection Prevention & Control, Waste Management and other health committees.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and a current practicing license from the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) and/or relevant professional regulatory body.
• Minimum of 4 years’ continuous working experience in a busy Level 4 hospital or above.
• Demonstrated competence in conventional X-ray imaging. Experience in CT Scan, Fluoroscopy, Theatre Imaging (C-Arm), Mammography, or Ultrasound support will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of radiation safety principles and quality assurance standards.
• Computer literacy and experience using Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality throughout imaging procedures.
• Adhere to radiation protection and infection prevention protocols.
• Prepare and maintain imaging equipment and ensure proper functionality.
• Maintain accurate imaging records and documentation.
• Collaborate with clinicians to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Ensure proper maintenance and reporting of equipment faults.

Desired Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Integrity, accountability, and reliability.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and on-call duties when required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

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Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to provide support and facilitation by receiving prescription, analysing and dispensing medication to patients in line with the established protocols.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in filling, processing, and dispensing medications to patients in safety standards and to ensure quality care for patients;
2. Assist in maintaining the drug inventory through inventory control practices;
3. Initiate procurement process for medications;
4. Keep track and control measures for drugs – ensure there is a prescription accompanying all the drugs request;
5. Participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) to stay informed;
6. Collaborate with the regulatory body (Pharmacy and Poison’s Board) – Pharmaco- vigilance for information on adverse effects/reactions to prescription drugs;
7. Monthly reporting – sales, expenses, breakages, expiries;
8. Ensure proper stock management, including management of expired drugs and supplies, reorder levels, obsolete items, stock movement, stock outs and returns; and
9. Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Working relationships

• Internal Relationships: Finance, Procurement, Stores, Nursing, Clinical, Security
• External Relationships: Patients, other hospitals, suppliers

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya and hold a valid practicing license.
• Membership to Kenya Pharmaceutical Association is an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience preferably in a hospital environment

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and pharmaceutics
•  Understanding of the human anatomy
•  Basic knowledge of nutrition supplementation
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient care skills
• Effective decision making and judgement skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
•  Integrity
•  Confidentiality