POSITION OVERVIEW:

• The position is responsible for the day-to-day medical management of outpatients and supervising and teaching the junior medical staff. The MO initiates the care and review of outpatients and is in contact with the primary surgeons about any significant change to a patient’s condition to seek advice about treatment and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures within the MO’s scope of clinical practice, as required
• Review of relevant pathology, radiology and other diagnostic reports and communicate relevant results to the primary surgeon.
• Accurately record, in the patient’s medical record, the history, examination, management plans, investigations and action taken
• Assist with coordinating care to optimize patient flow through the facility
• Review all outpatients and inpatients in consultation with the relevant residents and/or primary surgeons.
• Set in train the diagnosis and management of the patient’s condition, including ordering necessary radiology and pathology tests, prescribing appropriate medication, and arranging referral for consultation where required.
• Provide “teaching on the run” to junior medical staff.
• Communicate with the patient, and/or the immediate family, about his/her condition.
• Ensure that at all times the Medical Officer is licensed.
• Supervises clinical support services, including Pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, biomed, and nutritional services.
• Supervises all clinical officers in the facility.
• Participate in quality management activities within the department as per the Hospital Quality standards.

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note that this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• MBCHB Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent.
• Registered by the Medical Council of Kenya as a medical officer
• A leadership and management course/ experience is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High integrity, good character.
• Good professionalism and work ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills – Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; demonstrate dependability under challenging circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving – Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Influences and Persuasion – Able to convince others in positive or negative circumstances; use tact when expressing ideas or opinions; present new ideas to authority figures; adapt presentations to a particular audience; respond to objections successfully.
• Emotional intelligence – Ability to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by coworkers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.