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Job Description

•  Conducting themselves in a manner that upholds the dignity of the profession at all times.
• Undertaking appropriate clinical history and physical examination.
• Documenting all findings and recommendations appropriately, ensuring that the patient record is up to date.
• Requesting for and/or performing relevant investigations.
• Reporting to and consulting with the Internship Supervisor and the other practitioners in the department as appropriate.
• Communicating effectively with other health professional s to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicating effectively with patients and their relatives with regards to diagnosis, treatment and follow up.
• Writing accurate and informative case summaries, referral notes and discharge summaries.
• Appropriately handing over patients.
• Presenting cases concisely, coherently and competently during ward rounds, grand rounds, mortality audits, CPD or any other appropriate fora.
• Participating in the identification, development and implementation of community health programme under supervision.
• Performing any other relevant duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Promoting the practice of knowledge-based, evidence-based, quality and ethical healthcare.
• Participating in the Institution’s CPD activities, research and innovation, and
• Providing feedback to the Internship Coordinator, Internship Supervisors, the Institution and the Council on the implementation and progress of internship training, with a view of improving the quality of internship training.

Key Deliverables

• They will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accurate and timely diagnostic testing services for patients and healthcare professionals.
• The Clinical Pathologist will be responsible for managing laboratory staff, developing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• MBChB from a medical school recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Signed Hippocratic Oath
• Internship License from the KMPDC
• Valid Basic Life Support certificate (BLS)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Trauma and Life Support certificate (ACLS/ATLS)
• Valid ETAT+/EPALS certificate 

Work Experience & Skills

• Evidence of elective term at a medical facility
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology

Key Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with bench or bedside clinical research
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Open to learning/ Self-driven adult learner
• Attention to detail and with critical thinking skills