MEDICAL OFFICER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct thorough consultations by taking comprehensive patient histories and performing detailed physical examinations.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and clinical knowledge to arrive at accurate diagnoses across a range of medical conditions.
• Request and interpret laboratory tests, radiology, and other investigative results to support diagnosis and treatment planning.

Treatment & Patient Management

• Formulate and implement patient-centered treatment plans that are evidence-based and tailored to individual patient needs.
• Administer or prescribe appropriate medication, therapies, or other interventions based on diagnosis.
• Provide ongoing medical care for acute and chronic conditions, including follow-ups and management of treatment outcomes.

Emergency & Acute Care

• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide immediate life-saving interventions when necessary.
• Stabilize critical patients and initiate appropriate referrals or admissions as per protocol.
• Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., wound suturing, incision and drainage) where required.

Referrals & Specialist Coordination

• Identify cases that require specialist review and facilitate seamless referrals to consultants or external facilities.
• Collaborate with specialists and allied health professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated patient care.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and confidential patient records in line with the facility’s documentation standards and legal requirements.
• Generate medical reports, summaries, and discharge notes as required.
• Contribute to clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and ensure compliance with health information reporting tools.

Patient Education & Health Promotion

• Educate patients and their families about disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, medication adherence, and self-care.
• Support community health outreach programs and promote public health awareness within the facility and surrounding community.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Adhere to all clinical protocols, professional guidelines, and legal regulations governing medical practice in Kenya.
• Participate actively in quality assurance programs including infection prevention and control, clinical audits, and continuous medical education (CME).

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with nurses, clinical officers, lab technicians, and other medical staff to ensure cohesive delivery of services.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to interns, students, or junior medical staff when assigned.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to the planning and improvement of clinical services.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Medicine from a recognized institution
• Strong clinical acumen with experience in general medicine, minor surgical procedures, and emergency care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to patient care

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.