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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN) is a leading private, not-for-profit teaching hospital accredited internationally. Its Outreach Division has a growing network of medical centers across East Africa, committed to providing high-quality professional services. They are currently seeking a qualified Medical Officer to join their Outreach Clinic in Kiambu.
AKUHN is looking for a dedicated Medical Officer to provide quality and safe healthcare services to patients at their Outreach Clinic in Kiambu, adhering to evidence-based practices and hospital policies.
Medical Officer, Outreach Clinic Kiambu - Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Job Overview
Department: Outreach Clinic Kiambu
Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Position: Medical Officer
Employment Type: Regular
Deadline: 11th May 2025, 9:59 PM EAT
Salary: Not Specified
Job Summary
The Medical Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients at the Kiambu Outreach Clinic, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and ensuring smooth referrals and collaboration with the wider healthcare team.
Responsibilities:
- Review and examine patients consistently, including taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering necessary diagnostic tests (laboratory and radiology) in line with evidence-based practice and protocols.
- Monitor the progress of both acute and chronically ill patients regularly.
- Initiate discussions with patients and caregivers to facilitate better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
- Perform privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures when necessary.
- Provide evidence-based screening and wellness examinations, risk assessments, early detection, and education on illness prevention.
- Initiate timely consultations with relevant specialists/departments to determine the best treatment plans for complex cases.
- Establish strong links with clinic management and the main hospital to ensure efficient patient referrals.
- Collaborate closely with clinical and non-clinical team members to provide patient-centric, coordinated care, reduce errors and waste, and optimize resource utilization.
- Actively participate in clinic quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with clinic management and the Quality and Patient Safety team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent.
- Successful completion of at least 2 years of post-graduate Internship.
- Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB).
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi career portal. Please visit their website and navigate to the careers section or search for the job posting with the reference number 2500014X.
Apply before the closing date: 11th May 2025 at 9:59 PM EAT.
📌 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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