Jobs at Penda Health

Job Summary:

• We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Reproductive Health Officer to join our thriving team. Our Reproductive Health clinic has been experiencing significant growth and success, thanks to the exceptional care and services provided by our staff. To meet the increasing demand and continue delivering high-quality reproductive health services, we are expanding our team.
• If you are passionate about reproductive health and looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us as we grow and enhance our services to better serve our community.
• The Reproductive Health Officer will be responsible for ensuring all reproductive health cases are properly diagnosed, and treated/referred. They will also be responsible for managing the clinic to ensure growth.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive reproductive health assessments, including medical and sexual history, contraceptive counseling, and STI testing
• Provide a wide range of reproductive health services, including contraception management, preconception counseling, and pregnancy options counseling
• Coordinate with Penda Health teams to create and implement reproductive health education and promotion programs
• Perform routine gynecological exams and screenings, including Pap tests, breast exams, and pelvic exams
• Provide support and counseling to patients facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or other reproductive health challenges
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, and comply with all relevant legal and ethical standards related to Clinical documentation, patient confidentiality and privacy at Penda Health
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers, to provide coordinated care to patients and ensure continuity of care
• Provide personalized virtual Reproductive health consultations and support in collaboration with Pigia Penda and Medical centers for coordinated Patient care
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the clinic's reach and ensure its success
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in reproductive health, and participate in ongoing training and professional development activities

Requirements:

• At least 1 year post training experience in Reproductive Health
• A Higher National Diploma in Reproductive Health, Comprehensive Reproductive Health or its equivalent
• A Basic Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Clinical medicine and Surgery
• Strong knowledge and experience in contraception, STI screening and treatment, fertility treatment among other outpatient Reproductive Health procedures
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision

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Scope of work

• Core mandate is establishing short and long-term health goals with patients, teaching the patients about health and nutrition and developing effective nutritional and exercise plans for patients.

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 skill