Jobs at Penda Health

We are looking for caring and smart clinical officers who want to become part of a team of amazing all-around, evidence-based clinical officers. As a clinical officer at Penda Health, you treat patients independently and make your own decisions, with the support of guidelines, technology and clinical mentors. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive and high-quality clinical services including (history taking, examination, and prescription of treatment) to patients. 
• Order investigation and interpretation of results for the diagnosis and explain the results to the patients and the intended treatment. 
• Attend emergencies presenting to the clinic and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed. 
• Carry out minor surgical procedures as per Penda’s service schedules. 
• 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 Penda’s developed protocols. 
• You may be assigned additional tasks within the Medical Centre by the branch manager or clinical officer in-charge. 
• Participate in continuous professional development to stay current with advances in medical practices and technology.

Key requirements and attributes 

• 2 years of work experience after internship 
• Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license 
• Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine 
• Valid BLS Certification

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Responsibilities:

• Nutritional counseling and advice on therapeutic diets 
• Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, perform nutrition screenings, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of patients in our Medical Centres
• Confer with providers and nurses order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs
• Determine nutritional needs: diet restrictions, such as low fat, salt free e.g., diabetes, kidney failure, hypertension and obesity
• Formulate diet plans based on medical and physical condition of patients 
• Assess individual needs, develop nutritional care plans and instruct patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection.
• Prepare records and reports, evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using the established standards of care and practice guidelines
• Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals
• Provide personalized virtual nutritional health counseling and support in collaboration with Pigia Penda and medical centers for coordinated client care.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the clinic's reach and ensure its success.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.
• Perform your duties in the spirit of Penda’s Vision and Values.

Requirements: 

• Diploma in food, nutrition and dietetics
• 2 years working experience 
• Team player and great communication skills