Medical Superintendent – Bungoma County

A dynamic integrated healthcare network in East Africa that take pride in providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare are seeking to recruit a Medical Superintendent to be based in Bungoma County. The Successful candidate will be in-charge of planning, supervision and provision of superior medical care at the out/inpatient departments and wards in the Hospital. The ideal candidate Must have prior experience in a similar role, a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and have a valid practicing License.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Upgrading and maintaining the quality of medical care provided by health workers in the facility.
• Ward rounds, special teaching rounds and inspection tours to observe professional services given and the enforcement of hospital regulations.
• Assists in the supervision necessary to maintain high standards of general medical care and treatment in the hospital.
• Head the quality and patient safety team.
• Supervises the work of all medical staff and assists in the coordination of their activities with those of nursing, clinical and other auxiliary services.
• Develop a referral system that ensures continuity of patient care.
• Trains and evaluates the performance of hospital staff and takes or recommends the appropriate action.
• Assigns medical staff to shifts and posts including officer of the day and weekend duty.
• Plan for specialist clinics for specific conditions or for certain groups in the community i.e. newborn immunizations, hypertension, diabetic, etc.
• Ensure health education is undertaken periodically at the facility for the medical staff and maintain a portfolio of CMEs activities.
• Manage surgical waiting list to reduce waiting times.
• Presents recommendation to the Senior Management Team on such matters as hospital policy, new forms of treatment, the need for equipment, facilities, personnel and budgeting.
• Ensure infection and prevention measures and standards are always maintained.
• Plan the health care need of patients and community.
• Conduct Mobility and Mortality meetings.

Qualifications:

•  Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine.
• Must over 10 years’ experience as a qualified Medical Doctor with surgical skills and hospital management experience.
• Must be Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Must have a valid practicing License.
• Must be Diplomatic with excellent communication and management skills
• Must have Previous experience in staff supervision, coaching and training in hospital set up.
• Must have the ability to analyze and interpret health data and write concise reports.

Applications:

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