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 or duties

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.

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

Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license

Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine

Valid BLS Certification

Experience needed

2 years of work experience after internship

• 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.

• Clinical Medicine
• BLS Certification
• Patient Care
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Prescription
• Minor Surgical Procedures
• Patient Counseling
• Health Education
• Evidence-based Medical Practices
• Continuous Professional Development

• Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine
• Registered with Clinical Officers Council
• Valid practicing license
• Valid BLS Certification