Job purpose  

The overall purpose of this job is to provide patient care in line with hospital’s values, mission and vision.

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Provide a continuous on-site medical support service to meet the needs of patients and the hospital.
• Diagnose internal injuries and diseases, and prescribe medication or surgery;
• Order and analyze tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs;
• Schedule operations, coordinate the staff, plan the procedures, and order instruments and other supplies.
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their medical condition and surgical risks.
• Analyze patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation’s necessity and to determine best procedure.
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient’s operative area.
• Effectively document patient information to show current findings and treatments and write discharge summaries and medical reports for patients.
• Conduct major and minor ward rounds as required and be available to discuss patient treatment plans.
• Perform medical and surgical procedures as licensed.
• Ensure that professional clinical standards and other legal frameworks are complied with in all the clinical departments of the hospital
• Represent the hospital in medical-legal matters when called upon.
• Conduct and participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME), Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and train and supervise medical students and interns in the hospital.
• Participate and serve in Clinical Committees such as Mortality/Morbidity, Clinical Audit, Infection Prevention & Control, Waste Management and other health committees.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for Resident Physician

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) degree in General Surgery from a recognized institution
• Full registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Completion of internship and 6–12 months’ post-internship.
• Clinical competence, strong judgment, and professionalism.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and empathetic patient-centered care approach.

Application Method

Interested and qualified candidates to apply via jobs@stlukesorthopaedics.com before or on 19^th September 2025.