Qualifications Knowledge And Skills:a) Minimum level of academic qualifications required:
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution
• Master of Medicine in one of the stated specialized discipline from a recognized institution
b)Professional qualifications and Compliance required:
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Valid Practice License
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
• Specialist Recognition
c)Minimum level of knowledge required:
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of medical research and training
d)Soft skills required:
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Ability to work under pressure
Relevant Work Experience Required
The job holder is required to have a minimum of two years working experience as a medical consultant/ specialist in a reputable hospital
Responsibilities
• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing and ensuring all the recommendations are carried out.• Undertaking on-call duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
• Conducting ward rounds, clinics and theatre days as scheduled/directed.
• Conduct medical research
• Training, supervising and mentoring Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Medical Interns, and other students.
• Providing anesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries/procedures (For Anaesthesiologists)
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms and court attendance.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Reports.
• Participating in community outreach duties including care and treatment.
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to the benefit of the customer and service provider.
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention, and control.
• Carrying out health education and promotion.
• Refer patients to other medical specialists for further diagnosis of complex or unclear disorder or disease within the hospital.
• Establish a plan of care for patients, centered on slowing the progress of their disease or disorder, and incorporate diet and lifestyle changes, as well as monitored medications within or without the hospital.
• Any other duties as directed by the Head of the Department
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 2 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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