Clinical Officer at Africare
- Published date: December 4, 2023
- Category: Medical & Pharmaceutical
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Patient clinical management at Medical Centre;
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients by taking proper history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, make appropriate diagnosis and performing routine medical and surgical procedures and prescription of treatment for all patients
- Proper documentation of EMR (Electronic Medical records)
- Oversee the efficient referral of patients in liaison with other departments to other practitioners for further management
- Provide education to the patient and relatives/caregivers.
- Manage medical emergencies by ensuring emergency medical preparedness as the emergency team leader and ensure emergency drills are performed.
- Duly document all Incidences and manage accordingly
- In conjunction with consultants, work to provide specialized care to clients.
- Provide effective supervision to nurses including objective setting, performance management, and mentoring, enhancing clinical acumen and ensure staff productivity is optimized.
- Collecting, compiling and submission of accurate clinical reports and any other required documentation.
- Lead the department in development, implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned department aimed at providing safe and quality healthcare to patients.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Clinical medicine and Surgery
- Registered by the Clinical officers in Kenya
- Valid practice license
Experience
- 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.
- Technical skills/Leadership competencies
- ACLS/BLS Certification
- Proficiency in computer application packages
- Wide knowledge of the health industry
- Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Eye for detail
Language Skills
- English
- Swahili (Preferred)
Method of Application
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