Clinical Officer

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