Qualification Requirements and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.**

• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).

• Valid practicing license** from KMPDC.**

• Valid Indemnity Insurance Certificate.**

• 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience.

• Experience in clinical risk management and medical documentation.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

• Carrying out specific procedures, performing operations, and conducting specialist investigations.

• Taking overall responsibility for daily clinical assessments and prescriptions for all patients attending the hospital.

• Making notes and preparing documentation, both as a legal record of treatment and to benefit other healthcare professionals.

• Keeping referring doctors informed of both inpatient and outpatient progress.

• Maintaining patient rights and confidentiality at all times.

• Coordinating Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions as per facility norms.

• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for emergency case management and pre-operative care.

• Contributing clinical expertise to patient care and providing guidance to junior physicians.

• Liaising with both medical and non-medical hospital staff to ensure quality treatment.

• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations and safety standards.

• Providing educational and clinical training for clinical staff, and staying up to date with new healthcare regulations.