Jacaranda Health Job Vacancy in Kenya : Medical Officer

Job Description Background: Jacaranda Health aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. Our ambition is to become the largest chain of maternity clinics in the region, and a leader in innovation in maternal health services.Our goal is to provide accessible, affordable, patient centered maternity and reproductive health services to low-income women.Job Summary: S/he will report to the Clinical Operations Director and will offer quality health care to all patients in the hospital and work closely with medics and other staff in all departments.The person shall provide support and guidance as and when needed/required. Prepare reports and documentations required in providing advice to the management.Ensuring provision and coordination of clinical care and service delivery at the facilities (Inpatient Maternity and Outpatient services)Follow-up of patients to the community through Health Workers and Care GiversParticipation in quality improvement initiativesPromoting adherence to set organizational,  national and international standards of careResponsible for patient chart review and peer review following the guidelines established by the quality of care committeeOn call availability and the Maintenance of adequate provider staffing in the healthcare facility to ensure smooth flow of patients. This will include coordination of vacation scheduleProgram development, implementation and evaluation of curative, preventive, and promote reproductive health services including family planning.Carry out routine client consultations.Other duties as may be assigned by the directorMinimum of 5 years’ post medical school experience preferably in Maternal, Neonatal and Child HealthLicensed by the Kenya Medical and Dentists Practitioners BoardGood communication and interpersonal skillsComputer literate with good presentation skillsAble to analyze situations and make quick decisionsExperience in managing a team and building capacity/training in resource-limited settingsAbility to work in a public private sector environment to accomplish goalsShould be able to favorably influence decision making processes in a diplomatic and collaborative manner.How to Apply Interested candidates should send their Cover letters and CVs to jobs@jacarandahealth.org  by 15th October 2014 indicating the position on the subject line.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please visit www.jacarandahealth.org for more details.