Senior Medical Officer - General Surgery
2026-04-12T21:47:33+00:00
The Nairobi Hospital
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Health Care
Healthcare
2026-04-26T17:00:00+00:00
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About The Nairobi Hospital
The Nairobi Hospital is a leading private healthcare institution in East Africa, committed to providing high-quality medical services. We are dedicated to patient care, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Role Context
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Officer specializing in General Surgery to join our esteemed medical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care to patients, contributing to the hospital's reputation for excellence.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat surgical conditions.
- Perform a wide range of surgical procedures.
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
- Consult with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Participate in on-call duties and emergency surgical care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Contribute to the training and mentorship of junior medical staff.
Qualifications and Requirements
- MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Master of Medicine (M.Med) in General Surgery or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Valid registration and current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in General Surgery.
- Proven experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures.
- Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Additional Details
This is a full-time position based at The Nairobi Hospital. We offer a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.
- Diagnose and treat surgical conditions.
- Perform a wide range of surgical procedures.
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
- Consult with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Participate in on-call duties and emergency surgical care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Contribute to the training and mentorship of junior medical staff.
- Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Master of Medicine (M.Med) in General Surgery or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Valid registration and current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
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Vacancy title:
Senior Medical Officer - General Surgery
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
The Nairobi Hospital
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 26 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About The Nairobi Hospital
The Nairobi Hospital is a leading private healthcare institution in East Africa, committed to providing high-quality medical services. We are dedicated to patient care, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Role Context
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Officer specializing in General Surgery to join our esteemed medical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care to patients, contributing to the hospital's reputation for excellence.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat surgical conditions.
- Perform a wide range of surgical procedures.
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
- Consult with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Participate in on-call duties and emergency surgical care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Contribute to the training and mentorship of junior medical staff.
Qualifications and Requirements
- MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Master of Medicine (M.Med) in General Surgery or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Valid registration and current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in General Surgery.
- Proven experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures.
- Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Additional Details
This is a full-time position based at The Nairobi Hospital. We offer a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and cover letter, to the Human Resources Department.
Please quote the job title in your application.
The Nairobi Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
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