Medical Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Role type: Full-time

Reports to: Medical Director

About Malaica

Malaica is a mission‑led maternal health provider in Kenya, supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum with high‑quality, respectful, and accessible care. We combine clinical excellence, strong community, and technology to deliver outcomes that matter. With a fast‑growing team and a strong culture already in place, we are looking for a Medical Officer, located in Nairobi.

What we are looking for

This role is for a medical officer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, respectful maternity care, values multidisciplinary teamwork, and is excited to practise in a modern, team-based, and tech-enabled care environment. In addition to patient care, you will contribute to the ongoing improvement of obstetric pathways and models of care.

What you will do

Clinical Care

• Support during antenatal and postnatal outpatient clinics
• Manage intrapartum care and support during deliveries
• Collaborating closely with obstetricians, nurses, paediatricians, and the wider Malaica team

Quality improvement and clinical development

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical pathways and care models
• Engage with data, digital tools, and structured workflows to improve patient outcomes
• Support a learning culture within the clinical team

Who you are

• Qualified Medical Officer with a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized and accredited University
• Clinically Confident: Experience managing ANC/PNC patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Tech-savvy: Open to using digital tools, data, and structured workflows to improve care
• Team Oriented: A team player aligned with Malaica’s values: ambitious, kind and transparent
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) certification is an added advantage.

What success looks like (6–12 months)

• Mothers consistently receive safe, respectful, and high-quality care
• Strong collaboration across the multidisciplinary clinical team
• Clinical pathways are followed, refined, and improved over time
• Patients feel supported and confident throughout their pregnancy journey

Why join Malaica

Join a team setting a new bar for maternal healthcare in Kenya. A care model that puts the mother first. Here is what that means in your role:

• Opportunity to practise obstetrics in a modern, patient-centred care model
• A mission-led organisation redefining maternal care in Kenya
• Strong team culture with a focus on learning and continuous improvement
• Chance to grow with a company building something meaningful

How to Apply

Please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn by 15th May 2026