Clinical Officer at Sheywe Hospital

General Description

Attending to clients both on clinical matters like diagnosis amongst other.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Attend to the outpatients in the O.P Department, Wards and Casualty as the case may be and prescribe necessary medicines as available in stock and the required investigations.
• Whenever necessary, with the approval of Director of Clinical Services, carry out investigations and prescribe non-stock drugs.
• Issue Medical Certificate for sickness or fitness to join duty as per prescribed procedure.
• Assist Director of Clinical Services whenever called upon to do so for any patient or hospital related work.  
• Attend to work with punctuality and dedication and not give room for any complaint from the patients.  
• Report non-attendance, late attendance or any other misconduct of the Staff working in his/her area to the immediate superior officer.  
• Mentorship and supervision of clinical interns.  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.  
• Communicate effectively with patients and clients.  
• Ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritizes the safety and well-being of patients.  
• Represent the department /profession/team at meetings and conferences as appropriate.  
• Seek advice and assistance from the consultant/clinical director/employer with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope and professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.

Job Requirements  

• Diploma in Medicine and surgery.  
• Registered by clinical officers’ council.  
• At least 2 years’ experience.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.  
• Ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner.
•  Computer literate.