Premier Hospital is an 82 bed specialized hospital located in Nyali, Mombasa offering high quality emergency, outpatient and inpatient care. We have a patient centered culture and our approach is to provide you with comprehensive healthcare, which is focused on all aspects of your health and overall well-being. Our service delivery model is anchored on Compassion, Care and Competence. Our Doctors, Nurses, other Medical Professionals and support staff will provide you with personal service with great regard to respect and dignity to ensure that your experience with us is as comfortable as possible.
Job Purpose
Attending to patients in the Outpatient and Inpatient departments in line with Standard Treatment Guideline
Main duties and responsibilities: –
INPATIENT
- Reviewing patients in the in-patient department in conjunction with the admitting consultant.
- Attending to direct admissions.
- Attending to any emergencies in the In-patient department.
- Conducting daily mini ward rounds and accompanying consultants during their rounds.
- Performing minor procedures like intravenous cannulation, NG tube fixation among others.
- Writing medical reports and discharge summaries.
- Participation in trainings including weekly CMEs
- Maintaining medical records through proper documentation of patients’ medical histories
- Counseling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement
- Report any issues that may have arisen during the shift to the Medical Officer In- Charge.
OUTPATIENT
- Attending to patients in the Out Patient department as per Standard Treatment Guidelines.
- Attending to any emergencies in the A&E
- Participation in trainings including weekly CMEs
- Maintaining medical records through proper documentation of patient’s medical history and procedures done
- Counseling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement
- Reporting any issues that may have arisen during the shift to the Medical Officer In- Charge in real-time
- Ensuring all qualifications are up-to date including ACLS & BLS certifications, medical license and Annual retention certificate
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- BLS AND ACLS certificates is a MUST.
- ATLS is an added advantage.
- Registration with The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Retention Certificate from The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- 1-year post internship experience in a busy hospital.
Required Skills
- Knowledgeable in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology
- Computer literate
- Familiar with locally available drugs and their indications
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Excellent customer service skills
- Culturally sensitive
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