Medical Officer – CCU

Location: AAR Hospital, Kiambu Road
Job Type: Contract
Application Deadline: 21st October 2025

AAR Hospital is seeking a qualified and dedicated Medical Officer – CCU to join its medical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, providing consultations, and admitting patients within the Critical Care Departments.

Responsibilities

• Ethically review and institute appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients admitted to critical care units or requiring critical care across the hospital.
• Review patients in other units where CCU/HDU support is needed and make appropriate decisions on required interventions.
• Assist in coaching and mentoring nursing staff on various aspects of critical care and management of critical illnesses.
• Perform medical procedures expected of a CCU Medical Officer.
• Ensure high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care are maintained.
• Prepare medical reports and other clinical documents as required.
• Ensure professionalism and timeliness in handling clients at both individual and departmental levels.
• Participate in continuous medical education, development of departmental clinical protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Take part in research, clinical audits, and departmental review programs.
• Ensure consistency in clinical protocols and provision of care.
• Maintain regular and adequate communication with patients and their relatives on clinical progress.
• Advocate for excellent patient care and outcomes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
• Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is an added advantage.
• European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) certification is an added advantage.

Experience and Registration:

• At least one year of post-internship experience.
• Experience in private practice is an added advantage.
• Valid registration and annual practice license.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB).

Key Competencies

• Strong focus on patient care.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and consultants.
• Sound diagnostic skills and clinical judgment.
• Good organizational skills and self-confidence.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, honest, and with a high sense of integrity.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply through the AAR Hospital careers portal before 21st October 2025.