Clinical Officer

The job holder’s duties and responsibilities are outlined as follow:

·         Assess and manage patients.

·         Give prescriptions to patients.

·         Call for Doctor in cases with complications.

·         Inform the Doctor in charge about cases where referral to other hospitals is considered.

·         Call for the ambulance to be send where necessary.

·         Return patient files to the reception.

·         Ensure equipment’s/instruments at your disposal are in good working order.

·         Ensure drugs such as TB drugs and ARVs are well stocked in appropriate places.

·         Get updates from the pharmacy about the drugs in store and the stock balance.

·         Carry out/attend  ward rounds

·         Instruct and/or inform nurses on procedures to follow in caring for patients in the ward.

·         Instruct and/or alert other medical staff about the safety precautions to be taken especially during epidemic outbreaks.

·         Assist in the treatment room.

·         Keep statistics and patient records.

·         Ensure confidentiality of patient records is maintained.

·         Keep workstation clean.

·         Have  weekly meeting with the Medical Doctor and the  hospital Administrator

·         Prepare the required reports and hand them over to the Matron, Hospital Administrator, Doctor or the right authority depending with the requirement.

·         Place order of drugs and kits in your station that are running out of stock or expiring.

·         Health and Safety activities.

·         Secure the instruments/equipment at your disposal.

·         Any other job assigned.

Hygiene And Health And Safety

·         Ensure all the people who report to you adhere to the health and safety instructions.

·         Always wear PPE as provided by the company

·         Report hazard or accidents to the company health and safety officer.

·         Take part in health and safety activities when required

·         Ensure compliance with quality standards, hygiene and accident prevention regulations.

 

Qualifications, Experience and Competence:

·         A minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine

·         Registered with the Clinical Officers Council of  Kenya

·         Minimum of at least two  years’ progressive experience as a Clinician

·         Must possess a valid license.

·         Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care skills

·         Relevant working experience an added advantage

·         Ability to work with minimum supervision

·         A good team player with good interpersonal and leadership skills.

·         Excellent computer and communication skills