Medical Officer Job Tenwek Hospital Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Medical Officer
Date Posted: 30/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Tenwek Hospital
Industry: Medical
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 10/08/2026

Job Purpose

  • The medical officer will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to patients while supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular and other medical conditions.
  • Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
  • Participate in the assessment, stabilization, and management of emergency and critically ill patients.
  • Review patient investigations, formulate treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
  • Work collaboratively with Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
  • Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and clinical audits.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient medical records.
  • Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyle practices.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, infection prevention and control protocols, and patient safety requirements.
  • Participate in continuous medical education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution.
  • Valid registration and current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  • Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification will be an added advantage.
  • At least two (2) years of post-internship clinical experience in a busy hospital setting.
  • Experience in cardiology, emergency medicine, critical care, or internal medicine will be an added advantage. 

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