Job Description
To provide comprehensive primary and clinical healthcare services to patients across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, conducting medical assessments, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatment, and managing a broad range of medical conditions under the scope of practice defined by the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya, serving as a critical frontline healthcare provider within the hospital’s care delivery model.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and differential diagnosis.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in accordance with national clinical guidelines and evidence-based protocols.
- Prescribe medications and treatments responsibly in line with formulary guidelines and rational drug use principles.
- Order, interpret, and act on laboratory and diagnostic investigations appropriately.
- Provide emergency and urgent care management, including stabilization and timely referrals when necessary.
- Perform minor surgical and clinical procedures within the scope of practice.
- Ensure proper documentation of all clinical encounters in patient records and electronic medical systems.
- Implement and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in all clinical procedures.
- Ensure proper referral, follow-up, and continuity of care for patients requiring specialized services.
- Report notifiable diseases and participate in disease surveillance in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Participate in pharmacovigilance by monitoring, documenting, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health measures, and lifestyle modification.
- Uphold patient confidentiality, ethical standards, professionalism, and respect for patient rights at all times.
Skill & Experience
- Diploma or bachelors in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
- Valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospital or accredited healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance and quality management systems
- Strong diagnostic and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities.
Application Instructions
- Interested candidates are to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including names and contacts of three references, to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com orbefore25th March 2026.
- The email subject line MUST include the position title and the location being applied for, e.g., “RCO- BUSIA.”
- Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.