Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH)
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Nairobi Full Time
Healthcare KSh Confidential
Job Summary
The Medical Officers’ job exists to provide general medical services to patients in the hospital, ensure provision of quality and timely medical services and quality patient care.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description/Requirements
JOB ADVERT FOR LOCUM POSITIONS AT KUTRRH
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of the State Corporations Act Cap 446 in January 2019 as a Level 6 Referral Hospital.
KUTRRH seeks to engage qualified staff on locum basis for the positions listed below. Applicants must demonstrate diligence, commitment and a positive attitude.
- MEDICAL OFFICERS – V/LC/5/2022
Job Description
The Medical Officers’ job exists to provide general medical services to patients in the hospital, ensure provision of quality and timely medical services and quality patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Participate in the strategic planning of the division in collaboration with other medical staff in the unit for significant impact on the performance or business outcome of the hospital and its sub functions.
ii. Attend to patients’ medical needs, diagnose their illnesses, and prescribe medicines and other therapeutic interventions in consultation rooms at the hospital.
iii. Follow-up on and observe the clinical conditions and progress of patients in the wards
iv. Provide medical advice, counselling, health education and control measures to patients in the hospital to prevent spread of diseases and injuries.
v. Work with other medical staff to solve single or multiple medical issues and/or participate in performing extensive surgical operations in the hospital.
vi. Implement best practice clinical and patient care related policies and procedures in the outpatient division of the hospital.
vii. Refer outpatients to the appropriate specialized clinics and medical consultants within the hospital for further diagnosis, treatment, and management of their medical conditions.
viii. Provide quality emergency medical services to patients in the emergency unit of the hospital.
ix. Implement the hospital’s culture of team-base, fact-base and patient-base and work towards achievement of the hospital Vision.
x. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution.
ii. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
iii. Valid Practice License.
iv. Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
v. Proficiency in computer applications.
vi. At least two years of working experience as a Medical Officer in a busy hospital.
Soft Skills Required
i. Organizational skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Observation skills
iv. Analytical skills
v. Compassionate
If your background and competencies match the specifications of the position above, please apply through our official online Job Application Portal: www.locum.kutrrh.go.ke
Please Note:
• Applications are STRICTLY online through the portal
• You MUST upload your CV and practising licence
• All documents uploaded MUST be in pdf format
• Incomplete application will not be processed
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 10th January 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY