Medical Officer at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Main Duties

•  Managing, stabilizing and treating all patients’ minor ailments and emergencies
•  Assessing the urgency and severity of presenting problems through history taking, examination and investigation
•  Admitting, discharging and referring to specialists as appropriate
•  Referring for diagnostic, therapeutic and support services as required
•  Undertaking clinical and minor procedures in the Accident & Emergency unit
•  Participating in hospital rounds including fixing cannula, fixing catheters, reviewing patients, etc
•  Ensuring that all patients coming to A&E department are attended to within reasonable time
•  Participating in the ambulance Services.
•  Preparing weekly work/activity plans for review by the Senior Medical Officer
•  Carrying out patient reviews and providing feedback to the respective consultants.
•  Monitoring closely morbidity and mortality trends together with all the other health indicators
•  Participating in primary health care through counseling and outreach programs.
•  Participating in continuous medical education programs
•  Carrying out other relevant or requested duties as may be required
•  Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required
•  Any other duty assigned

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)
•  BLS, ACLS & ATLS Training
•  Computer Proficiency
•  Minimum 2 years as a Medical Officer
•  Registered with KMPDC with a valid practicing license
•  Previous experience in a busy Accident & Emergency unit will be an added advantage