Clinical Officer at International Rescue Committee

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Overall, in charge of the health clinic/ unit, or outpatient and MCH department of the Facility
• Supervision of all staff at the assigned unit
• Handling all administrative roles at the assigned unit as per the IRC policy
• Keep complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the health post and monitor/supervise their usage
• Assess health clinic needs regularly, and make routine orders
• Ensuring that weekly orders for drugs and non-pharms are prepared and submitted to the health manager for approval.
• Whenever maintenance is required at the health post/department, fill and submit maintenance request forms to the Clinical officer in charge of clinics for further processing.

Human Resource:

• Raise Hire Requests for any vacant Incentive positions.
• Set Performance Objectives for personnel reporting to him/ her and monitor their performance Perform incentive staff appraisal.
• Attend the monthly clinical services staff meeting and share updates (this is mandatory)
• Plan and manage staff leave and R&R plans ensuring adequate coverage
• Review and recommend changes to JDs of the incentive staff under your supervision
• Hold monthly meetings with the staff under your unit and share minutes with your supervisor.

Program Activities:

• Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients
• Refer cases requiring specialized care to the various special clinics
• Ensure adequate coverage in the assigned units by arranging a rotation schedule with fellow Clinical officers
• Cover the hospitals during weekends
• Cover the hospitals at night as per the clinical officer’s call/night duty schedule
• Conducts ward rounds in the absence of a Medical Officer
• Properly document treatment on patients’ files
• Maintain an accurate and updated records keeping system in the health unit
• Carry out minor surgical procedures
• Attend to emergencies in the ward in the absence of a Medical Officer
• Attend and participate in the daily morning hospital handover meetings
• Attend and participate in weekly continuous medical education (CME) at the hospital
• Training of staff on job and theory sessions.
• Review of SGBV/assault clients.

Reporting and Coordination:

• Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the patient files with all aspects of management being captured.
• Ensure use of EMR for reporting.
• Conduct mortality audits for all deaths occurring in the pediatric ward together with other staff working in the unit and share the reports with the HM monthly
• Maintain accurate inventory record at the facility
• Prepare comprehensive handover reports to facilitate smooth transition during annual staff rotation and when going on leave

Others:

• Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Ensure smooth running of the health post/department, providing supervision, support and guidance to all staff working at the health post
• Ensure quality of care in management of patients
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely data capturing and reporting using all available tools.
• Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to

Safeguarding and GEDI Core Responsibilities

• Adherence to IRC Way: Uphold the core values of Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability in all professional activities.
• Policy Compliance: Follow and enforce IRC policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing, ensuring protection from retaliation.
• Commitment to Safety: Implement preventive measures to create a safe environment and take corrective actions when harm occurs.
• Professional Conduct: Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and respect in decision-making, service delivery, and interactions with colleagues and clients.
• Team Collaboration: Foster inclusive teams that encourage critical reflection, power sharing, constructive debate, and objectivity.
• Client-Centered Service: Deliver the highest quality of services to clients, guided by professionalism, respect for diversity, and promotion of equality.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Registered with clinical officers’ council
• Minimum 2 years working experience working in health set up