Key Responsibilities.

Patient focus 

·        Provide primary care services including resuscitation, stabilization and primary clinical assessments anaesthetizing patients and diagnosis, treatment and referral as per scope of service and approved guidelines.

·        Take patient history, examine, investigate, order the correct laboratory tests, make appropriate diagnosis, and treat patients' common ailments.

·        Conducting pre-op, intra-op and post of care of surgical patients

·        Promote rational drug use using Gilgil Specialist Hospital and MOH treatment guidelines.

·        Boost patient experiences, including counselling and sensitizing patients through health talks preventive and promote health.

·        Guide and counsel patients, clients and staff on health issues,

·        Sensitize patients and clients on preventive and promotive health,

·        carry out minor surgical procedures within the prescribed scope of training and skill,

·        Collect and compile clinical data,

·        Refer patients for diagnostic, therapeutic and support services as required.

·        Recommending and, where appropriate, undertaking treatment options and carrying out/referring for appropriate interventions and procedures.

·        Provide timely clinical health services through ongoing health and development assessment and advice.

·        Maintain a compassionate and professional approach while addressing patient concerns or inquiries.

Driving profitability 

·       Develop and maintain the patient base through superior clinical procedures, outcomes and excellent patient experience.  

·       Ensure all patient services undertaken are charged out in accordance with appropriate protocols.

·        Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented on patients’ record/electronic HMIS.

·       Ensure clinical notes are entered into the HMIS system and that the information recorded is accurate, appropriate and in accordance with agreed protocols.

·       Ensure claim forms are appropriately completed with the required information for claim processing.

Quality Management 

·        Monitor and review all clinical indicators and continuously develop initiatives to close quality gaps. 

·        Participation in clinical audit as required.

·        Establish and maintain clinical governance in the Medical Centre aimed at driving accountability, excellence and regulatory compliance in patient care. 

·        Participate in the formulation and implement sustainable clinical protocols, policies, standard operating procedures and service level agreements for best practice in patient care in consultation with the Head of Clinical Services. 

·        Represent the interests of the Medical Centre in respective medical forums, when called upon, and cascade decisions on matters related to patient care. 

·        Ensure compliance with the Gilgil Specialist Hospital safety procedures, environmental, health and occupational safety measures.

·        Maintain equipment assigned in good working condition and ensure planned preventive maintenance of equipment is done in liaison with Clinic lead.

·        Recording all incidents, accidents, nonconformities and participating in their investigations and resolutions.

·        Ensure proper handling and confidentiality of patient records and adhere to data protection regulations.

Team Collaboration 

·        Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including other doctors, pharmacy, and nurses to coordinate patient care.

·        Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans including any complaints received and closure.

·        Participate in the monthly staff meetings including any team building activities.

·        Contribute to the development and implementation of all SOPs required for the section are in place, are understood by staff in the sections and are implemented consistently.

·        Identify areas for service improvement and make recommendations to the Clinic lead.

·        Adhere to the Gilgil Specialist Hospital Code of Conduct and Work Ethics.

Continuous learning

·        Stay updated on the latest advancements in medical practice through continuing education and professional development activities.

·        Supervise, mentor and develop junior staff and trainees in patient care, ensuring that their performance meets Gilgil Specialist Hospital standards of care as per the standard operating procedures.

·        Participate in the identification of training needs for self and junior staff and ensure participation in the training courses.

·        Conduct competence-based assessments and performance appraisals as per Gilgil Specialist Hospital HR Policy guidelines.

·        You may be assigned additional tasks within the medical center by the branch manager or senior clinical officer.

Academic qualification:

·        Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

·        Higher national Diploma(HND) in anaesthesia

·        Registered with Clinical Officers Council and MUST possess a valid practicing license

• At least One (1) year post-internship experience in either a public or private hospital

·       Over one (1) year working experience working ideally in a busy health facility

·        Knowledge of non-communicable diseases (NCD) management is key

·        Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

·        Copy of national identification document(ID/Passport)

Skills & competencies required:

·        Excellent clinical skills

·        Required to be team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying resilience, compassion and diplomacy

·        Active team player with good interpersonal skills

·        Good analytical skills

·        Self-initiative

·        Ability to work under minimum supervision

·        Proficient computer skills for data entry, analysis, and report generation.

·        Good interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with the medical team and patient interaction.

·        Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize workload.