Medical Officer Intern

Academic & Professional Qualifications

MBChB from a medical school recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)

Signed Hippocratic Oath

Internship License from the KMPDC

Valid Basic Life Support certificate (BLS)

Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Trauma and Life Support certificate (ACLS/ATLS)

Valid ETAT+/EPALS certificate

Work Experience & Skills

Evidence of elective term at a medical facility

Demonstrable knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology

Key Competencies

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with bench or bedside clinical research

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Open to learning/ Self-driven adult learner

Attention to detail and with critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Conducting themselves in a manner that upholds the dignity of the profession at all times.

Undertaking appropriate clinical history and physical examination.

Documenting all findings and recommendations appropriately, ensuring that the patient record is up to date.

Requesting for and/or performing relevant investigations.

Reporting to and consulting with the Internship Supervisor and the other practitioners in the department as appropriate.

Communicating effectively with other health professional s to ensure continuity of care.

Communicating effectively with patients and their relatives with regards to diagnosis, treatment and follow up.

Writing accurate and informative case summaries, referral notes and discharge summaries.

Appropriately handing over patients.

Presenting cases concisely, coherently and competently during ward rounds, grand rounds, mortality audits, CPD or any other a

Industries:Hospital & Health Care

Function: Healthcare Administration