Clinical Officer at Laikipia University

Ref: No. LU/AD/01/1/EA/CO - LOCUM/2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Clinical Officer will be expected to;

•  Perform medical consultations
•  Provide treatment and guidance to patients as per the clinical guidelines and protocol adopted by the University Medical Centre.
•  Perform ward rounds and manage patients in the wards in consultation with the LUMC clinical team
•  Perform minor procedures as per training skills
•  Document all aspects of patient care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
•  Ensure that all patient's data and information are handled with confidentiality
•  Ensure 24-hour coverage of the hospital by a clinician by participating in the development of comprehensive monthly work/duty schedules
•  Assist in the formulation and review of relevant clinical guidelines, protocol, and procedures
•  Coordinates, participates, and present in continuous medical education (CMC) events
•  Participate in clinical and departmental meetings
•  Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly MOH reports, working hand in hand with the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications
For appointment to this post, a candidate must;

•  Be holders of a diploma or degree in Clinical Medicine & Surgery from a recognized Institution.
•  Be registered with the Clinical Officers Council Kenya and have a valid practicing license.
•  Have a working experience of at least 2 years.
•  Be computer literate.

Competence required

•  Excellent clinical accuracy
•  Excellent customer service skills
•  Effective communication skills- listening, oral and written
•  Good interpersonal skills and team player
•  Empathetic to patients of all ages
•  Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision