Avenue Healthcare Medical Officer - Critical Care Jobs in Kenya

Avenue Healthcare Medical Officer - Critical Care Jobs in Kenya; Provision of quality care and quality services in line with Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards.

Main Responsibilities

1.Accurate and clear documentation of patient history, physical examination, investigations, and management.

2.Initiate and maintain proper management and treatment of patients

3.Appropriate and early consultation and referral of patients to specialists.

4.Daily updates of the patients progress to the patient and the next of kin.

5.Facilitates patient admissions, necessary consents and discharges.

6.Undertake clinical procedures per training.

7.Conducting CMEs and research.

8.Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings as required.

9.Participation in incident reporting, root cause analysis and Quality Improvement Plan

10.To champion evidence based practice and continuous skill improvement

11.Rotation in various departments as and when required

12.Review of medical reports and provision of patient updates to insurance companies.

13.Participation in daily/weekly/monthly staff meetings.

14.Conduct timely ward rounds and patient reviews

15.Ensure that the resources needed to provide quality care are available for each patient in the unit (required HR, equipment, supplies, services).Report and escalate any deficiencies to the HOD/Hospital Manager.

16.Maintain a positive work attitude and foster team work.

17.Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

18.Ensure patient satisfaction through quality of care, communication, feedback and escalation through the standardized tool for patient satisfaction measurement and demonstrate follow-up and improvement. Ensure the facility is financially viable and demonstrate growth;


a. Increase the quality and diversity of services offered in the facility. Support marketing activities to ensure growth in client numbers.

b. Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services, enforcing exclusions, seeking pre-authorizations, proper documentation and timely delivery of invoices.

c. Work closely with the credit controller to monitor patient limits.

19.Ensure that avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.

d. Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity

e. Implement audit recommendations

20.Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems as outlined in the HRMIS.

21.Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

1.Experience in a hospital set up is a MUST.

2.Excellent surgical skills with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.

3.Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

4.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic clinical environment.

5.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

6. Updated BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate

7.A valid Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board License (KMPDB) will be required.

How to Apply

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