Medical Officer at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases;
Performing medical and surgical procedures;
Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
Participating in management of medicine, medical instruments and equipment;
Providing health education;
Maintaining health records, health information and data;
Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavements;
Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer-interns;
Initial management, stabilization and treatment of all patients.
Rotating in various wards and clinics as assigned.
Facilitating patient admission and discharge.
Ensuring patient referral to appropriate specialist.
Championing evidence-based practice, patient centered care, service excellence and continual improvement.
Maintaining patient confidentiality and working with professionalism.
Undertaking clinical procedures.
Participating in major disaster response in case of any.
Facilitating Continuous Medical Education sessions and research.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen
Have a Bachelors’ Degree in medicine and surgery
Be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
Valid private practice and annual retention license from KMPDC
Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication skills
Have capacity to multitask within strict timelines
Be proficient in computer skills