Clinical Officer at Startup Lions

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Assess patients, take medical histories, conduct examinations and provide appropriate diagnosis and treatment within scope of practice.
• Provide first aid, emergency stabilization, follow-up care and referrals where necessary.
• Prescribe and dispense medicines in line with approved clinical guidelines.
• Provide health education and maintain patient confidentiality.

Preventive & Primary Healthcare

• Promote healthy practices, preventive care and wellness among the Lions Strength community.
• Support health screening, awareness, counselling, infection prevention and community health activities.

Dispensary & Medicines Management

• Maintain a clean, organized and adequately equipped dispensary.
• Manage medicines, medical supplies and consumables, including stock levels, expiry dates, storage and disposal.
• Maintain accurate dispensing and stock records and promptly report shortages or other concerns.

Medical Records & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, secure and confidential patient records covering consultations, treatment, referrals and follow-ups.
• Prepare routine clinical reports and provide relevant anonymized health information for organizational planning.

 Referral & External Health Services

• Maintain referral linkages with hospitals, laboratories, specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Coordinate and follow up referrals and support emergency transfers when required.

Occupational & Campus Health

• Provide first aid and clinical support for workplace and campus-related injuries and illnesses.
• Support health, safety, emergency preparedness and other authorized workplace health initiatives.
• Provide appropriate general health advice to management while protecting patient confidentiality.

Professional & Compliance Responsibilities

• Comply with Kenyan laws, professional standards, clinical guidelines and Lions Strength policies.
• Maintain valid professional registration/licensing and undertake continuing professional development.
• Uphold ethical conduct, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and non-discrimination requirements.
• Report safeguarding concerns, serious incidents and other risks through appropriate channels.

Minimum qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or an equivalent qualification recognized in Kenya.
• Valid registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Valid practising licence.
• Must have valid professional indemnity insurance or be willing to obtain and maintain such insurance as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or First Aid will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in a dispensary, health centre, clinic or similar primary healthcare setting.
• Experience in outpatient consultation, treatment, referrals and medical record management.
• Good knowledge of primary healthcare and infection prevention and control.