IRC Clinical Officer Jobs in Kenya

IRC Clinical Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Clinical Officer will be responsible for the overall coordination of health activities and supervision of the staffs in the health post/Clinic. Will work closely with the, Pharmacist, Lab Technologist, PITC Nurse, Community Health Officer, Nutritionist and others in ensuring quality health services to the beneficiaries. Will also provide support in the hospital as needed, doing ward rounds and ensuring coverage both day and night.

Responsibilities

Program management

Overall in charge of the of the health post unit/clinic.

Supervision of health post/clinic staff

Keep complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the health post/clinic and monitor/supervise their usage

Assess health post needs regularly, and make trimester orders.

Human Resource

Set Performance Objectives for personnel reporting to him/ her and monitor their performance

Attend the monthly clinical services staff meeting and share updates

Plan and manage staff leave and R&R plans ensuring adequate coverage

Make JD for the incentive staffs under your supervision

Hold monthly meetings with the staffs of under your unit

Program activities

Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients

Refer chronic cases to the various special clinics

Properly cover weekends, arrange a rotation schedule with fellow clinical officers

Conducts ward rounds in absence of the Medical Officer

Properly documented treatment on patients files

Maintain an accurate and updated records keeping system in the health unit

Carry out minor surgical procedures

Attend to emergencies in ward in the absence of Medical Officer

Participate in camp health surveys e.g. Nutrition, Immunization, etc.

Attend and participate in the daily morning hospital handover meetings

Participate in weekly continues medical education (CME) at the hospital

Training of staff on job and theory sessions.

Reporting and Coordination:

Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the patient files with all aspects of management being captured

Compile and submit weekly HIS reports

Conduct mortality audits for all deaths occurring in the pediatric ward together with other staff working in the unit and share the reports with the CSM on a monthly basis

Maintain accurate inventory record at the facility

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Registered with clinical officers council

Minimum 2 years working experience working in health set up

Good clinical skills - history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations and make appropriate diagnosis.

Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal, decision making skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili).

Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is desired

Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

Experience of working in hardship area.

Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 30th August, 2019

For more information and job application details, see; IRC Clinical Officer Jobs in Kenya

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