Role Summary:
We are looking for caring and smart clinical officers who want to become part of a team of amazing all-around, evidence-based clinical officers. As a clinical officer at Penda Health, 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 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
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