Main Duties

•  Providing Emergency care to patients attending the A & E unit
•  Arranging and managing the A & E Medical officers Rota
•  Overall management of the department (doctors, nurses, support staff)
•  Organizing & Chairing monthly A & E Meetings
•  Draws up and reviews policies and procedures to govern the A & E department and circulates them for approval
•  Liaising with Hospital management about the functions of the department
•  Attending management meetings and making reports on issues that require input from other departmental heads
•  Supervising all Medical Officers in the section
•  Ensuring that Hospital policies and administrative regulations are known and understood by A & E staff
•  Organizing continuous medical training for A & E staff
•  Carrying out performance appraisals for A & E department staff
•  Ensuring the competence and efficiency of staff in the department in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude
•  In liaison with the HR department, ensuring that staffing requirements are fully met and staff welfare, training and development are well managed
•  Creating a work environment that fosters a high degree of personal integrity, team spirit and outstanding work standards
•  Making follow-up on complaints received from patients in the department
•  Ensuring proper handling of emergency cases
•  Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required
•  Any other duty assigned

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  MBChB
•  Relevant CPD courses e.g. Life support certification
•  Registered with KMPDB with a valid Practice License
•  Minimum 2 years as a Medical Officer
•  Experience in managing a busy A&E setting
•  Ability to train & develop a dynamic team
•  Supervisory/Leadership experience