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Medical Officer Internships – Avenue Healthcare (Parklands Hospital)
Job Reference: ERF0176
Positions Available: 4 Internship Opportunities
Location: Parklands Hospital, Nairobi
Application Deadline: 18 July 2025
Start Your Medical Career with Purpose at Avenue Healthcare
Are you a recent medical graduate ready to kickstart your internship journey? Join Avenue Healthcare, one of East Africa’s premier private healthcare providers. With over 25 years of experience, 3 hospitals, 16 clinics, and a thriving home-care division, Avenue Healthcare serves over 400,000 patients annually. We are committed to exceeding client expectations by delivering high-quality, patient-centered medical care.
As part of our commitment to medical education and healthcare excellence, we are offering 4 internship opportunities for Medical Officer Interns at our Parklands Hospital.
This internship provides a rich learning environment where new doctors can gain practical experience, refine clinical skills, and grow into confident, ethical, and competent healthcare professionals under structured supervision.
Position Overview: Medical Officer Intern (4 Positions)
Type: Internship
Department: Medical Services
Reports To: Internship Coordinator
Purpose of the Role
As a Medical Officer Intern, you will work under the guidance of experienced clinicians to fulfill registration requirements and grow into a well-rounded medical practitioner. The internship is designed to consolidate your knowledge, clinical reasoning, and communication skills in a real-world hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
As part of your training, you will undertake the following responsibilities:
- Professional Conduct
- Uphold the dignity and ethics of the medical profession at all times.
- Clinical Assessment
- Perform comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
- Request and interpret relevant laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
- Medical Documentation
- Maintain accurate and updated patient records, including history, diagnosis, investigations, and care plans.
- Prepare well-written referral notes, case summaries, and discharge summaries.
- Patient Management
- Provide evidence-based, high-quality clinical care under supervision.
- Participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, and mortality audits.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and clarity of care.
- Present cases during CPDs, audits, or clinical forums in a coherent and concise manner.
- Learning & Development
- Participate in Avenue Healthcare’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities and research initiatives.
- Be an open, self-driven learner, eager to develop competencies in multiple departments.
- Community Engagement
- Assist in the development and implementation of supervised community health programs.
- Quality Assurance
- Promote knowledge-based and ethical medical practice in line with institutional and national guidelines.
- Feedback & Reporting
- Submit reports and feedback on internship progress and training experience to supervisors and the Internship Coordinator.
- Other Duties
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor in support of clinical operations.
Key Deliverables
- Consistent delivery of high-quality clinical services aligned with established standards.
- Positive patient interactions and high client satisfaction scores.
- Accurate, comprehensive medical records and timely documentation.
- Effective teamwork and communication within the clinical environment.
Qualifications & Certifications
To be considered for this internship, applicants must have the following:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a KMPDC-recognized medical school.
- A signed Hippocratic Oath.
- A valid Internship License from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Valid certificates in:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment Plus (ETAT+) or EPALS
Required Experience & Skills
- Evidence of having completed an elective term in a recognized medical facility.
- Working knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems.
- Familiarity with clinical data recording, patient management systems, and hospital protocols.
Core Competencies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a medical team.
- Experience or interest in bench or bedside clinical research.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Why Choose Avenue Healthcare?
- Be part of a respected healthcare brand serving over 400,000 patients annually.
- Learn from experienced healthcare professionals and participate in a structured, well-supervised internship program.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of medical services including primary, secondary, and tertiary care.
- Participate in impactful research, innovation, and community outreach programs.
