Nephromed Medical Officer Job

Medical Officer Job, Kenyan Medical Job 2022,

Our client is seeking to fill in the position of a medical officer in a dialysis and chemo center.

MEDICAL OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meeting patients who visit the facility, making them feel comfortable and asking questions to determine the nature of their visit.
• Conducting examinations and asking further questions to help diagnose their medical condition/illness.
• Ordering additional medical examinations where necessary, including blood tests, laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to gain a precise diagnosis.
• Referring patients to specialist doctors if they determine necessary.
• Prescribing medication and correct dosage for patients as per the MOH protocols and guidelines.
• Administrating basic medical treatments, such injections, immunizations, skin cancer removals, wound dressing and stitches etc.
• Advising patients on diet, nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits to prevent or recover from illness.
• Referring patients to other hospitals where necessary as per the guidelines.
• Keeping detailed, up-to-date patient medical records of all patients treatments and interactions for their own medical practice and Medicare.
• Training and supervising medical students/trainee doctors.
• Attending to medical emergencies in the facility with strict adherence to the Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Taking rounds with specialist doctors for daycare clients for both dialysis and chemotherapy departments.
• Writing discharge summary, referral notes for all dialysis patients.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest medical treatments and medications relevant to general practice/primary healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution.
•  Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid Practice License.
• Has experience with dialysis/ renal patients.
• Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
•   At least2-3 years of working experience as a Medical Officer in a busy hospital.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to send their CVs , certificates and license to hr@nephromed.co.ke