Medical Officer Job, Medical Jobs Kenya 2021,


Premier Hospital is a tertiary care facility situated in Mombasa City along Links Road in Nyali area. Since its inception in 2017, the hospital has experienced tremendous growth due to its operating philosophy which is anchored on compassion, care and competence. One of our key area of focus is customer experience. Qualified candidates are hereby invited to apply for the following exciting career opportunities.


MEDICAL OFFICER


Job Purpose


Attending to patients in the Outpatient and Inpatient departments in line with Standard Treatment Guideline


Responsibilities


INPATIENT



  •  Reviewing patients in the in-patient department in conjunction with the admitting consultant.

  •  Attending to direct admissions.

  •  Attending to any emergencies in the In-patient department.

  •  Conducting daily mini ward rounds and accompanying consultants during their rounds.

  •  Performing minor procedures like intravenous cannulation, NG tube fixation among others.

  •  Writing medical reports and discharge summaries.

  •  Participation in trainings including weekly CMEs

  •  Maintaining medical records through proper documentation of patients’ medical histories

  •  Counseling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement

  •  Report any issues that may have arisen during the shift to the Medical Officer In- Charge.


OUTPATIENT



  •  Attending to patients in the Out Patient department as per Standard Treatment Guidelines.

  •  Attending to any emergencies in the A&E

  •  Participation in trainings including weekly CMEs

  •  Maintaining medical records through proper documentation of patient’s medical history and procedures done

  •  Counseling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement

  •  Reporting any issues that may have arisen during the shift to the Medical Officer In- Charge in real-time

  •  Ensuring all qualifications are up-to date including ACLS & BLS certifications, medical license and Annual retention certificate


Qualifications



  • BLS AND ACLS certificates is a MUST.

  • ATLS is an added advantage.

  • Registration with The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

  • Retention Certificate from The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

  • 1-year post internship experience in a busy hospital.


Required Skills



  •  Knowledgeable in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology

  •  Computer literate

  •  Familiar with locally available drugs and their indications

  •  Good interpersonal skills

  •  A team player

  •  Excellent customer service skills

  • Culturally sensitive


How to Apply


Qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letter and curriculum vitae to careers@premierhospital.org clearly indicating on the email subject the position being applied for. The application should be received not later than 5:00pm on Friday 13th August 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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