Resident Physician at Avenue Healthcare in Thika, Kiambu, Kenya

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    Resident Physician

    Avenue HealthcareThika, Kiambu, Kenya

    Posted

    5 days ago

    Apply by

    28 Aug

    Contractor
    On Site
    Mid
    Healthcare, Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Healthcare & Medical

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    Job Description

    Provide overall clinical leadership and governance in the clinical medicine department while providing professional and compassionate medical treatment, care and services by ensuring patient review and treatment in line with Avenue Healthcare's policies, procedures and standards, and medical standards and practices.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct Physician outpatient clinics in line with the hospital schedules, attending to all patients who require physician review within hospital procedures, and national and internationally guidelines.
    • Provide clarity of investigations to be carried out, interpretation of the results, and ensuring accurate, and clear documentation of patient history, physical examination, investigations, and management.
    • Ensure patient admissions, necessary consents, updates of progress to the patient and the next of kin, and Conduct timely ward rounds/patient reviews for all internal medicine patients in the hospital.
    • Carry out procedures and surgical interventions as per authorized/ licensed privileges while ensuring high quality of care/services and safety of patients.
    • Champion evidence based practice and continuous skill improvement by Facilitating CMEs to build capacity to provide care.
    • Actively participate in clinical quality initiatives including, morbidity and mortality meetings, ensuring patients safety following the IPSGs, IR, RCAs & QIPs.
    • Ensure proper and effective drug administration and management as per policy and procedures.
    • Ensure the Unit is financially viable, and demonstrate growth by managing costs, ensuring proper pre-authorization, timely and accurate billing, monitoring patient limits and supporting outreach activities.
    • Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
    • Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge, reporting, equipment and supplies, etc.
    • Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the KMPDC.
    • Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

    Required Qualifications

    • MBChB and Masters in Internal Medicine from recognized Institutions
    • Specialist recognition in Internal Medicine.
    • Fellowship in cardiology/ endocrinology/ Nephrology is highly desirable.
    • Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
    • Customer focus and results oriented

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Healthcare & Medical

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Education Level

    Master’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Medicine

    Field of Study

    Internal Medicine

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Avenue Healthcare on careers.avenuehealthcare.com to apply.

    Master the Clinical Governance Interview

    This role is not just about treating patients—it's about leading clinical governance and quality initiatives. Hiring managers will probe how you balance clinical excellence with administrative accountability.

    1. Showcase your leadership in quality improvement: Be ready to discuss specific QIPs or RCA you've led. Mention how you used data to drive change and improve patient safety.

    2. Highlight your experience with CME facilitation: Demonstrate your ability to build capacity in others. Prepare an example of a CME you organized and its impact on the team.

    3. Emphasize financial acumen: This role expects you to manage costs and ensure proper billing. Talk about how you've optimized resource use without compromising care.

    4. Prepare for questions on patient communication: You'll need to update patients and next of kin. Share a scenario where you handled a difficult conversation with empathy and clarity.

    5. Know the regulatory landscape: Familiarize yourself with KMPDC standards and Avenue Healthcare's policies. Show that you prioritize compliance and ethical practice.

    6. Demonstrate multidisciplinary collaboration: This role involves working with various departments. Give an example of successful teamwork with other specialists or nurses.

    7. Be ready to discuss your subspecialty interest: Fellowship in cardiology, endocrinology, or nephrology is desirable. If you have one, explain how it enhances your practice.

    8. Show commitment to continuous learning: Evidence-based practice is key. Mention recent courses, conferences, or journals you follow to stay updated.

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    Tags

    Internal Medicine
    Clinical Leadership
    Patient Care
    Quality Improvement
    KMPDC