Medical Officer

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent medical degree from an institution recognized by the Government.
  
• Valid and current registration and active practicing license with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
  
• Minimum 1–3 years’ post-internship clinical experience preferred.
  
• Hands-on experience in busy outpatient or emergency care settings is an added advantage.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use Electronic Health Records platforms and computerized clinical ordering systems.
  

Outpatient Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Conduct professional outpatient consultations, initial assessments, and follow-up reviews.
  
• Document detailed medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose common acute and chronic medical conditions.
  
• Initiate evidence-based treatment plans in line with national guidelines and escalate complex cases to consultants where necessary.
  
• Perform minor clinical procedures safely within the approved professional scope of practice.
  
• Provide clear and empathetic patient counselling on diagnoses, treatment options, cost implications, follow-up care, and long-term continuity of care.
  

Emergency, Urgent Care & Stabilisation

• Assess and manage walk-in urgent cases through rapid triage and professional risk mitigation.
  
• Provide initial stabilization for critical emergency patients before coordinating external transfers or tertiary escalations.
  
• Recognize clinical red flags early and escalate critical developments to senior clinicians or emergency response services.
  

Clinical Coordination & Operational Flow

• Request, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory investigations and radiological imaging.
  
• Coordinate with consultants, nursing teams, pharmacy services, and laboratory teams to implement integrated care plans.
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary care discussions to support patient throughput and reduce waiting times.
  
• Support clinic administration teams through efficient use of consultation rooms and tracking of clinic time slots.
  

Governance, Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic patient records within the EHR system, including diagnoses, procedures, prescriptions, and clinical notes.
  
• Adhere to institutional standard operating procedures, infection prevention and control protocols, and safety standards.
  
• Participate in clinical audits, continuous medical education forums, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Log and report clinical incidents, adverse events, or near-misses in line with healthcare risk management policies.
  
• Support proper documentation for compliant insurance claims and billing processes.
  
• Uphold patient confidentiality, data protection, professional ethics, and medical integrity.