Clinical Officer – Specialized NCD Clinic (Part-Time)

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
  
• Current registration and valid practicing license with the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya.
  
• Postgraduate qualification in Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Management from a recognized institution.
  
• At least three (3) years' experience in managing patients with non-communicable diseases in a hospital or specialized outpatient setting.
  
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient counselling skills.
  

Added Advantage

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Postgraduate training or certification in Cardiology.
  
• Experience working in specialized hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular clinics.
  
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
  
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  
• Demonstrated involvement in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
  

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with chronic illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and related conditions;
  
• Develop individualized management plans and monitor treatment outcomes using evidence-based clinical guidelines;
  
• Provide patient education and counselling on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and disease self-management;
  
• Coordinate referrals and multidisciplinary care for patients requiring specialist input;
  
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and development of NCD clinical protocols;
  
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation within the hospital electronic medical records system;
  
• Mentor nursing staff and support continuous professional development activities within the NCD clinic.