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SPECIALIST –CLINICAL ONCOLOGIST:-

Caremax Health is a US-Diaspora Health Initiative and your one-stop-shop out-patient facility that offers a wide range of services to meet clients’ needs in a holistic manner. Caremax Health with two locations, Gateway Mall, along Mombasa Rd & Juja Mall along Thika Rd. We are seeking to recruit capable, motivated and resolute professional to fill the position of Medical Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing and treating cancer patients in coordination with the other departmental staff throughout the entire course of cancer treatment.
  • Collecting medical histories and performing physical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties, such as maintaining records, coordinating with other medical personnel, to offer treatment to patients.
  • Investigate and request appropriate investigations and able to interpret them in order to select appropriate oncologic treatment options.
  • Prescribing various types of treatment, such as chemotherapy, medications and targeted hormonal therapy.
  • Performing procedures to treat regions of the body affected by cancer treatment.
  • Writing prescriptions, providing specific cancer information to patients, monitoring treatment plans and improving patients’ quality of life.
  • Explaining cancer development stages to patients, discussing treatment options and assisting in symptom management.
  • Caring for patients throughout the entire course of cancer treatment, from diagnosis to recovery or death.
  • Ensure quality assurance is achieved on equipment, accessories and treatment plans to enhance patient safety
  • Maintain accurate database of patient information and treatment plans.
  • Active participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and able to consult widely with other sub specialty in Oncology for the best interest of the patient.
  • Be research oriented and able to enhance evidence based practice
  • Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements

  • Masters of Medicine in Clinical Oncology.
  • Specialist Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
  • Valid registration and annual practice license
  • Minimum experience (over 2 years)
  • Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support (added advantage)
  • Advance Trauma Life Support (added advantage)
  • Paediatric Advanced Life Support (added advantage)
  • Proficiency in I.T. with regards to Oncology Information System and able to practice in a paperless working environment (added advantage)

How to Apply:

If you are interested and meet the requirements, apply before the close of business on 31st Aug 2020.

Interested candidates should send a copy of CV with three referees of whom two (2) should be professional to [email protected], quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.