Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the management Internal Medicine services in the Hospital that promotes patient safety, clinical quality, and contribute to the continuing professional development programs of the hospital.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide quality medical care within the Department of Medicine.
• Provide specialized medical services and service delivery in the internal medicine unit of the hospital, ensuring that they meet the expected standards of quality, quantity, and compliance.
• Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or support the performance of extensive surgery, when required in the hospital.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
• Conduct specialized Outpatient clinics.
• Collect, record and maintain updated records of patients’ medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Inculcate teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach to patient management.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Drive growth and expansion of the scope of services within the department.
• Support medical education as part of continuing professional development services within the department and the Institution.
• Teaching and mentoring of junior Doctors.
• Keep abreast of advancements and best practices by attending seminars and conferences and participation in continuous medical education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS
• M. Med in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• At least Two (2) years of post-graduate work experience.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Superior Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High degree of professionalism and ethics