Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
About the Role
Jacaranda Maternity is expanding to new locations and requires additional Medical Officers. Reporting to the doctor-in-charge, you will take on the responsibility of delivering quality customer service and maintaining superior patient satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities
Monitoring and providing appropriate medical and surgical care to patients.
Managing clients for reproductive health both in the inpatient and outpatient departments.
Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment.
Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions.
Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals.
Coordinating and discussing planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate.
Coordinating and managing emergency patients in the inpatient and outpatient departments and ensuring client referral is effective.
Maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients, ensuring clients have a good customer experience at Jacaranda Maternity.
Ensuring that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken, obtaining informed consent in accordance with Jacaranda policy.
Providing advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health.
Assisting in Continuous Medical Education for clinical staff in the facility.
Performing any other duties as assigned.
Education & Qualifications
Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized university or medical training college.
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a licensed Medical Officer.
Valid active practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB).
Master's degree is an added advantage.
Experience & Competencies
At least 2 years' experience working as a licensed Medical Officer in a busy maternity institution and experience working in a startup maternity facility.
Neonatal, Paediatric, or reproductive health experience is an added advantage.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Commitment to providing high-quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
