Lodwar Hills Hospital is a private hospital located in Lodwar Turkana County. In the provision of care the hospital focuses on excelling in provision of quality and complete care to the
people using the modern technologies and competent professionals.
We
are seeking to recruit a Medical officer who will be responsible for providing
comprehensive medical care to our patients both in the outpatient and the
Inpatient departments. Among the other roles the medical officer shall
collaborate with other medical staff, and ensure that all patients receive the
highest standard of care and Demonstrate leadership in supporting quality
improvement processes in the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough medical evaluations,
including taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, and
ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
- Diagnose and treat various acute and
chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections. Develop and implement
individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical
evidence.
- Prescribe appropriate medications,
therapies, and other treatment modalities.
- Provide counseling and support to
patients and their families, addressing their concerns and providing
health education.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical
records, documenting all patient encounters, diagnoses, treatments, and
recommendations.
- Adhere to all ethical and legal standards
of the medical profession, maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy
at all times.
- Contribute to quality improvement
initiatives by actively participating in clinical audits and implementing
best practices.
- Stay updated on the latest medical
research, advancements, and treatment guidelines through continuous
medical education.
- Comply with all healthcare regulations,
guidelines, and policies, ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
- Provide supervision, guidance, and
mentorship to junior medical staff and support their professional
development.
- Ensure service utilization by actively
shadowing, teaching, and supporting the junior medical staff in
implementing the best practices.
- Conduct continuous medical education to
improve the quality of care for interdisciplinary professionals in our
hospital.
Qualifications & Desired Skills
- MBChB from a recognized medical school.
- Registered with the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB)
- A minimum of 2 years experience in a
hospital set up.
- Proficiency in diagnosing and treating a
wide range of medical conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Empathy and compassion towards patients
of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong clinical judgment and
decision-making abilities.
- Leadership skills and the ability to
provide supervision and mentorship.
- Strong commitment to patient safety,
confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
How to Apply
If
you are excited and meet the above qualifications submit your CV, academic
credentials, and testimonials by emailing hr@lodwarhillshosp.org with the Medical
Officer Position as the Subject not later than 10th May 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
