Physician Job in Karen Hospital Nairobi Kenya

The Karen Hospital

Physician

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
 

Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
 

Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
 

Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
 

Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
 

Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
 

Orders studies, test and ancillary services
 

Documents all services in patient medical record
 

Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
 

Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
 

Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
 

Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
 

Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
 

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations

Physician Job Education and Qualifications

• A Medical degree and registered license with the Kenya dental and Medical Practitioners Board.
• Applicant must have graduated from an accredited training program for Physicians
• At least 5 years experience as a Physician

Physician Job Skills and Specifications

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner
• In good health and self-disciplined.
• They should be able to communicate with many kinds of people.
• They must have good business sense and the ability to organize the work of others.
• Desire to continue to study new developments in medicine

All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org

All relevant copies of certificates should be attached to the email.

All Applications must be received by close of business 15th August 2012.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.