Clinical Officer

REMUNERATION
: 80K
INDUSTRY SECTOR
: Healthcare
LOCATION
: Nairobi
Duties and responsibilities:
• Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
• Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
• Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
• Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
• Collecting and compiling clinical data;
• Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
• Teaching and mentorship of human resources for health at various levels;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
• Be a holder of Degree / Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from Recognized institution;
• Be a registered member of the Clinical Officers Council;
• Possess a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
• At least 3 years’ work experience in busy Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC) or MCH
• Should be self-motivated
• Team player with outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Computer literate
• Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong professional ethics
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.