Primary Role:

To provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients while contributing to high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and service excellence within the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning

• Manage inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, including admission, review, and discharge planning

• Prescribe, review, and monitor psychiatric medications in line with best clinical practice

• Provide psychotherapy and other evidence-based therapeutic interventions as appropriate

• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly

• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to medical officers, interns, and other clinical staff

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical notes, reports, and medico-legal records

• Participate in on-call duties and emergency psychiatric services as scheduled

• Uphold patient safety, confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional conduct

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and clinical governance activities

• Participate in continuous professional development and hospital training programs

• Liaise with families, caregivers, and external stakeholders to support continuity of care

• Support the development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and S.O.Ps

• Any other duty as may be assigned

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• High standards of professionalism, empathy, and ethical practice

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent)

• Master’s degree in Psychiatry or equivalent recognized qualification

• Registered and licensed by K.M.P.D.C

• Valid practicing license

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in psychiatric practice (mental hospital experience is an added advantage)

If your Professional background, relevant experience and competences match the specifications outlined, please send us your application, CV and copies of your certificates, clearly indicating the position applied for, to vacancies@tranquilmedcentre.com. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

Please note that we do not charge any fee at any stage of our recruitment process.