Jobs at Penda Health

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
• 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

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Role Summary:

We are searching for caring and smart clinical officers who want to become part of a team of amazing all-around, evidence-based clinical officers. Being a clinical officer at Penda Health includes a lot more than your usual job. 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 assessment 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.
• Attend to 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 center by the branch manager or senior clinical officer.
• Be a great teammate and go above beyond by actually making sure your teammates love their work. Work well with other colleagues and go above and beyond what is expected from you.

Requirements

• 3 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
• Outstanding patient interaction skills are a must
• Great team player with drive for results and enjoys being part of a team