Medical Officer at Mediforte Hospital

POSITION SUMMARY




• You will have overall duties focusing on patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of various medical conditions. Qualifications generally require a medical degree, licensure to practice medicine, & relevant experience, often with preference given to board certification in a medical specialty



KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES




• Patient Care: Assessing patient conditions, providing diagnosis and treatment.


• Medical Records: Creating and updating patient medical records.


• Prescribing and Treatment: Prescribing medications and providing treatment instructions.


• Collaboration: Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient care is coordinated.


• Supervision: Overseeing clinical operations, supervising medical staff, and ensuring adherence to.


• Research: Conducting medical research.


• Referral and Coordination: Referring patients to specialists when necessary and coordinating patient admissions.


• Monitoring: Monitoring patient progress and reporting it to other medical professionals.


• Training: Providing training and guidance to junior staff, interns, and students.


• Quality Assurance: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.



QUALIFICATIONS: ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL




• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution


• At least (2-3) years of progressive relevant experience in healthcare industry.


• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and a valid practicing licence is mandatory