Medical Officer
Posted:
Company Details
Industry:
Medical Practice
Website:
https://www.equityafia.co.ke
Description:
Equity Afia is a sustainable, integrated health model that is using franchising principles to train and monitor a network of Medical-Entrepreneurs to provide standardized, quality and affordable healthcare services throughout Kenya. Equity Afia plans to provide comprehensive outpatient services thro…
View more
Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Medical
Job Description
Job Title: Medical Officer
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Officer to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive medical care, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, and contributing to efficient patient management within a well-structured healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients in accordance with established medical protocols.
- Document patient medical records accurately and maintain strict confidentiality in line with healthcare policies.
- Utilize Health Management Information Systems for data entry, reporting, and analysis.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- Adhere to all applicable laws of Kenya, healthcare regulations, guidelines, and health schemes.
- Perform emergency procedures including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.
- Participate in continuous medical education and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized university (MBChB or MBBS).
- Registered and with a valid license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- At least one (1) year internship experience in either a public or private hospital.
- Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Knowledge of healthcare policies, documentation, and reporting procedures.
- Proficiency in computer skills, especially Health Management Information Systems.
Desirable Competencies
- Strong clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
- Knowledge of the laws of Kenya, regulations, guidelines, and health schemes.
- Good report writing skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, patients, and other stakeholders.
311 open positions on Semasocial right now
· 182 open positions in Kiambu, Kenya
· 39 posted in the last 7 days
Contact Information
CV Job Description Matcher See how well your CV matches this job and get tips to improve your chances AI Tool
This tool helps you see how closely your CV matches a job description. It also gives you simple suggestions on what to improve so you have a better chance of getting shortlisted.
Beware of Fraudsters!
Never pay anyone for job applications, interview tests, or job interviews. A genuine employer will never ask you for payment under any circumstances.
Never pay anyone for job applications, interview tests, or job interviews. A genuine employer will never ask you for payment under any circumstances.
Disclaimer & TOS: We do not guarantee the authenticity of every single job posting and are not responsible for any fraudulent activity or misrepresentation by third parties. We are not involved in any stage of the interview or recruitment process and do not charge any fees from job seekers. For further details, please read the rest of the Terms of Service.