Medical Officer, Home Care Health Services (6 Months Contract)
Nairobi
Posted 09 March, 2026
Deadline 23 March, 2026
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Healthcare and MedicalContractorJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
The Medical Officer for Home Care Health Services is a specialized contract role (6 months) focused on bridging the gap between hospital care and home recovery. You will be responsible for identifying eligible patients for home-based care programs, managing their clinical transition, and providing ongoing medical oversight in a home setting. This role involves significant coordination with multidisciplinary teams, supervision of locum staff, and a strong commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
Responsibilities
Patient Enrollment & Transition: Conduct hospital ward rounds to identify eligible patients and apply strict criteria for safe transition to homecare. Participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning.
Clinical Management: Provide clinical oversight for enrolled patients, conducting both scheduled and urgent home visits to manage acute and chronic illnesses.
High-Risk Care: Review and manage high-risk patients, including those requiring PEG feeding, oxygen dependency, or anticoagulation monitoring.
Supervision & Training: Provide clinical supervision and orientation for locum medical officers, ensuring they comply with the approved scope of practice and competencies.
Quality & Safety: Lead Morbidity & Mortality reviews, participate in Root Cause Analyses, and champion patient safety initiatives. Conduct regular chart audits to ensure high standards of documentation.
Improvement Projects: Participate in Departmental and Clinical Quality Improvement Projects (DQIPs and CQIPs).
Education: Provide essential healthcare education to patients and their caregivers to ensure successful home-based recovery.
Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution.
Valid registration and licensure by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board (KMPDB).
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
A minimum of 2 years post-internship clinical experience in a busy hospital or outpatient environment.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their application through the Aga Khan University Hospital recruitment portal on Taleo. Please use the following application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1172668.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the official Aga Khan University Hospital career portal on Taleo. You can access the application page directly via this link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1172668.
