Clinical Officer at Oasis Healthcare

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

LOCATION: BUSIA

Overall Responsibility

To provide comprehensive primary and clinical healthcare services to patients across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, conducting medical assessments, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatment, and managing a broad range of medical conditions under the scope of practice defined by the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya, serving as a critical frontline healthcare provider within the hospital\'s care delivery model.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and differential diagnosis.
2. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in accordance with national clinical guidelines and evidence-based protocols.
3. Prescribe medications and treatments responsibly in line with formulary guidelines and rational drug use principles.
4. Order, interpret, and act on laboratory and diagnostic investigations appropriately.
5. Provide emergency and urgent care management, including stabilization and timely referrals when necessary.
6. Perform minor surgical and clinical procedures within the scope of practice.
7. Ensure proper documentation of all clinical encounters in patient records and electronic medical systems.
8. Implement and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in all clinical procedures.
9. Ensure proper referral, follow-up, and continuity of care for patients requiring specialized services.
10. Report notifiable diseases and participate in disease surveillance in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines.
11. Participate in pharmacovigilance by monitoring, documenting, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
12. Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health measures, and lifestyle modification.
13. Uphold patient confidentiality, ethical standards, professionalism, and respect for patient rights at all times.

Job Qualifications & Skills 

1. Degree/Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
2. Valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council.
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospital or accredited healthcare setting.
4. Strong understanding of clinical governance and quality management systems
5. Strong diagnostic and decision-making skills.
6. Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities.