Medical Officer

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 235 of Constitution of Kenya (2010), Mombasa County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified, results oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointment to the following position under the Department of Health Clinical Services.

MCPSB/001/02/2025: Medical Officer Job Group ‘M’ One (1) position

Terms of service: Three (3) Years Contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases;
• Performing medical and surgical procedures;
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
• Participating in management of medicine, medical instruments and equipment;
• Providing health education;
• Maintaining health records, health information and data;
• Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavements;
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer-interns;
• Initial management, stabilization and treatment of all patients.
• Rotating in various wards and clinics as assigned.
• Facilitating patient admission and discharge.
• Ensuring patient referral to appropriate specialist.
• Championing evidence-based practice, patient centered care, service excellence and continual improvement.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and working with professionalism.
• Undertaking clinical procedures.
• Participating in major disaster response in case of any.
• Facilitating Continuous Medical Education sessions and research.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have a Bachelors’ Degree in medicine and surgery
• Be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
• Valid private practice and annual retention license from KMPDC
• Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills
• Have capacity to multitask within strict timelines
• Be proficient in computer skills.