Kitengule Hospital

Responsibilities or duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting medical consultations, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with a wide range of health conditions.
• Managing common medical illnesses and emergencies within the scope of general practice.
• Referring patients to appropriate specialists or healthcare services for further evaluation and management when necessary.
• Ordering, interpreting, and effectively utilizing laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic investigations to support clinical decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records and documentation.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Undertaking any other clinical duties assigned by management in line with professional competence and hospital needs.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Successful completion of a recognized medical internship program.
• Valid registration with the MCT and a current practicing license (mandatory).
• Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to medical ethics, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding healthcare environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to work flexible schedules, including shifts, weekends, public holidays, and on-call duties as required.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support hospital operations based on service needs.

Experience needed

• At least one (1) year of experience working as a General Practitioner; however, exceptional candidates with less experience may also be considered.

• Conducting medical consultations, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with a wide range of health conditions.
• Managing common medical illnesses and emergencies within the scope of general practice.
• Referring patients to appropriate specialists or healthcare services for further evaluation and management when necessary.
• Ordering, interpreting, and effectively utilizing laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic investigations to support clinical decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records and documentation.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Undertaking any other clinical duties assigned by management in line with professional competence and hospital needs.

• Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to medical ethics, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding healthcare environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to work flexible schedules, including shifts, weekends, public holidays, and on-call duties as required.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support hospital operations based on service needs.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Successful completion of a recognized medical internship program.
• Valid registration with the MCT and a current practicing license (mandatory).