The clinical officer will be responsible for quality health services provision in the hospital and clinics and closely work with the other staffs in the health facilities/clinics assigned to.
He/she will work closely with the Pharmacist, Lab Technologist, PMTCT Nurse, Reproductive health officer, Community Health Officers, Nutritionists, and others in ensuring quality health services to the beneficiaries.
He/she will also provide support in the hospital as needed, doing ward rounds, and ensuring coverage both day and night as per the staff coverage plans.
Key Responsibilities
Attend to patients at the hospital and clinics, providing quality health care services.
Monitor incentive staff performance in the wards/clinic.
Attend the monthly clinical services staff meeting and share updates.
Conduct on job training to the refugee (incentive) staff in the hospital or clinics.
Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients
Refer cases requiring specialized care to the various special clinics.
Ensure adequate coverage in the assigned units by arranging a rotation schedule with fellow Clinical officers.
Cover the hospitals during weekends.
Cover the hospitals at night as per the clinical officer’s call/night duty schedule.
Conducts ward rounds in the absence of a Medical Officer
Properly document treatment on patients’ files in the EMR
Carry out minor surgical procedures.
Attend to emergencies in the ward in the absence of a Medical Officer
Attend and participate in the daily morning hospital handover meetings.
Attend and participate in weekly continuous medical education (CME) at the hospital.
Training of staff on job and theory sessions.
Review of SGBV/assault clients, filling PRC and P3 forms and presenting evidence in court as may be applicable.
Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the EMR System with all aspects of management being captured.
Ensure use of EMR.
Join mortality audits conducted.
Prepare comprehensive handover reports to facilitate smooth transition during annual staff rotation and after shift
Ensure quality of care in management of patients at the hospital and clinics.
Ensure complete, accurate and timely data capturing and reporting using all available tools.
Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to.
Observation of the IRC Way (Integrity, Service and Accountability).
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from recognized institution.
Registered with clinical officers’ council and with a valid practicing license.
At least 2yrs experience working in a hospital or busy clinic.
Good clinical skills - history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations and make appropriate diagnosis.
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