Locum Medical Officer

2025-10-13T15:15:57+00:00

FULL_TIME

Health Care

Health Professionals

2025-10-27T17:00:00+00:00

 

Kenya

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A locum medical officer's skills include a wide range of clinical and soft skills, such as physical examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and emergency care, along with strong communication, organizational, and adaptability skills.

Patient care: Interviewing patients, conducting physical exams, analyzing symptoms and test results to provide diagnoses, and developing and explaining treatment plans. Administrative: Writing clear medical reports, keeping accurate and up-to-date patient records, and managing appointments. Coordination: Referring patients to specialists when necessary and corresponding with permanent medical staff to discuss patient care. Emergency and public health: Providing emergency care, identifying and managing outbreaks, and supporting the implementation of public health guidelines. Other duties: Performing other relevant duties as assigned by supervisors, such as supporting the quality assurance of services or assisting with the planning of health programs.

Clinical: Conducting physical exams, diagnosing diseases, prescribing medication, administering vaccinations, providing emergency care, and performing procedures like surgeries or delivering babies. Soft Skills: Strong communication and listening skills to interact with patients and colleagues, problem-solving abilities for quick decisions, and excellent organizational and time management skills. Adaptability: The ability to adjust to different work environments, patient needs, and workloads, and to work effectively in challenging settings.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery, completion of an internship, and a valid practice license. Registration: Full and up-to-date registration with the national medical and dental practitioners' council (e.g., Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council). Experience: At least two to three years of experience working as a medical officer in a busy hospital setting is often required. Additional qualifications: Certifications in Basic and Advanced Life Support are often required. Specialized training in areas like HIV/AIDS care and treatment can be an advantage. Technical: Basic computer literacy and proficiency in applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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