Clinical Officers (Naivasha & Thika) at Karen Hospital

REF No: CO/01/2021

Responsible for providing high quality clinical health care and ensuring smooth running of the hospital following established treatment protocols

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive and high-quality clinical services including (Take/review the patient’s history to ascertain the right clinical examinations and treatment and prescription of treatment) to patients.
• Order investigation and interpretation of results for diagnosis and explain the results to the patients and the intended treatment.
• Diagnose and institute appropriate treatment, write prescriptions, and carry out other treatment activities while ensuring that established treatment protocols are effectively followed.
• Attend to emergencies presenting to the clinic and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed.
• Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented on patients’ charts.
• Create phenomenal patient experiences, including counseling and sensitizing patients through health talks on preventive and promotive health.
• Embrace, learn and develop in an evidence-based medical system in line with Karen Hospitals protocols.
• Ensure effective clinical procedures, rules, regulations which are consistent with organization procedures.
• When necessary, arrange for patient referrals or consultations to Main Hospital for specialty or higher-level management.
• Participate in outreaches or other activities such as health talks or community programs.
• Handle patient data/ information confidentially at all times.
• Prepare the weekly plans/schedules and reports.
• Ensure that the clinic environment is safe and complies with infection control standards.
• Document all aspects of patient care and maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Actively participate in clinical training programs, including on-job training and skills building.

Minimum Requirement:

• Diploma/HND in clinical medicine and surgery from a recognized institution.
• Echo cardiology training is an added advantage.
• 3 years of work experience after internship
• Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license
• Outstanding patient interaction/customer care skills are a must
• Great team player with drive for results and enjoys being part of a team
• Demonstrable leadership, Organization and decision-making skills.