Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Pearl Hospital is located in Nyahururu town, Laikipia County and was established in 2018 as Pearl Imaging with the sole purpose of providing diagnostic and interventional radiology services of the highest quality. Within the first year of operation, our clients demanded a wider range of specialized medical services under one roof. We listened. We have bec...

Pearl Hospital is a Level 4 multi-specialty hospital in Laikipia County. Guided by our values of Quality, Efficiency, Professionalism, and Compassion, we are seeking a Clinical Officer to provide quality medical care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in accordance with established clinical guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities or duties

• Conduct patient consultations including history taking and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage common medical conditions.
• Prescribe and administer appropriate treatment and medications.
• Order and interpret laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Provide emergency and first-line care to patients.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.
• Support implementation of hospital policies and clinical guidelines.
• Perform minor medical and surgical procedures within scope of practice

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
• Registered and licensed by the Clinical Officers Council (COC)
• Valid practicing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage .

Experience needed

• At least 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience (internship included)

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Good communication and patient care skills
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork and collaboration

• Conduct patient consultations including history taking and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage common medical conditions.
• Prescribe and administer appropriate treatment and medications.
• Order and interpret laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Provide emergency and first-line care to patients.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.
• Support implementation of hospital policies and clinical guidelines.
• Perform minor medical and surgical procedures within scope of practice

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Good communication and patient care skills
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork and collaboration

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
• Registered and licensed by the Clinical Officers Council (COC)
• Valid practicing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage .