Locum Clinical Officer

Role Overview

You will join Clara Rosa Hospital’s clinical team to deliver hands-on medical care across both outpatient consultations and inpatient wards, managing a diverse patient caseload from initial assessment through treatment and follow-up. Your day-to-day work directly supports the hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care by ensuring accurate diagnoses, timely interventions, and seamless coordination with nursing, lab, and pharmacy teams. This role matters because you serve as a primary decision-maker in the patient journey, balancing clinical excellence with compassionate communication in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient histories, physical exams, and diagnostic workups to identify medical conditions across all age groups.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications, ordering lab tests, and arranging imaging studies as needed.
• Provide immediate assessment and stabilization for emergency cases, including trauma, acute infections, and chronic disease exacerbations.
• Manage inpatients on the wards by monitoring progress, adjusting therapies, and liaising with senior medical staff for complex cases.
• Maintain detailed, accurate electronic medical records for every encounter, ensuring compliance with hospital documentation standards.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention protocols, clinical guidelines, and national treatment algorithms to safeguard patient and staff safety.
• Participate in regular clinical audits, morbidity reviews, and continuous medical education sessions to improve service quality.
• Collaborate daily with nursing, laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology departments to ensure coordinated, timely care delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution (must provide evidence of program completion).
• Current registration and a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
• At least two years of clinical practice experience; completion of a formal internship is acceptable in lieu of post-internship work.
• Proven ability to independently diagnose common and complex conditions and make evidence-based treatment decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and ability to work under pressure in a resource-limited setting.