Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to perform operations to treat or prevent diseases, repair damage caused by injuries, correct deformities, and improve the functions of the human body.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide clinical management of patients including emergency care and procedures, elective procedures, outpatient clinics, and inpatient management as per duty allocation;
• Provide professional guidance and training of doctors and health personnel to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health care in the hospital;
• Ensure proper application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for, and treating illness, and injury using specialized testing, and diagnostic, medical, and psychological techniques;
• Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities, and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols;
• Ensure proper handling of patients, proper record keeping and detailed examinations, and management of patients;
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures;
• Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments;
• Coordinate follow-up meetings with patients and monitor health conditions after surgery or treatment;
• Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques in order to improve procedures and surgery;
• Order and analyze diagnostic tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs;
• Perform examinations to confirm that patients are strong enough to undergo surgery, explain the procedures, and discuss the risks involved;
• Determine the type of surgery that is needed, and the nurses, anaesthesiologists, specialists, and others who will be required;
• Schedule operations, coordinate the staff, plan the procedures, and order instruments and other supplies;
• Perform operations, in accordance with protocols;
• Consult with and assist other doctors and specialists;
• Refer patients to specialists and other professionals;
• Take part in research studies involving surgical techniques; and
• Any other responsibility assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time;

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required

• Master’s degree in General Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Specialization recognition by the KMPDB
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Council
• Minimum 2 years Post Master’s degree

Competencies

Technical & Behavioral competencies

• Have a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and /or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures
• Have knowledge of the use of modern technology in the area of specialization
• Have analytical ability to evaluate and determine the health status of patients and implement the proper care plan
• Thorough knowledge of the health care industry/sector and knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the sector.
• Have demonstrated administrative capabilities and an acceptable degree of professional competence
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations and work under pressure
• Be a team builder and a player
• Exhibit a high level of integrity, honesty, leadership transparency, and accountability in the performance of duties.
• Results-oriented with the ability to deliver the desired outcomes.
• Effective people leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, persuasion, motivation, loyalty, and openness.
• Must be an honest person full of integrity in their personal conduct and handling of job responsibilities.

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to diagnose and treat injuries, illnesses, and disorders; prescribe medications; make recommendations on lifestyle changes, and effectively manage internal medicine services in the hospital.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Examine patients, take medical histories, address patients’ concerns, and answer patients’ questions.
• Diagnose and treat injuries, illnesses, and disorders.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and explain the results to patients.
• Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes.
• Update patients’ charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments.
• Recommend and design treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications or therapies.
• Explain medical procedures to patients.
• Consult with other physicians, referring patients to specialists when necessary, and work with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
• Any other responsibility assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time;

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required

• Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Specialization recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists KMPDB
• Registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.
• Minimum 2 years Post Master’s degree experience.

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Dexterity and detail-oriented abilities.
• Patience and compassion.
• The ability and willingness to stay up to date on advancements, innovations, and developments in the field.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality