Medical Officer at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Job Description

The Mater Hospital was opened in by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence).

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