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

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 and mandated to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources. The institute conducts research and development activities under five thematic areas namely: Forest productivity and Improvement; Biodiversity and Environment Management; Forest Products Develop...

Responsibilities or duties

The Clinical Officer will report to Deputy Director Human Resource Management and will be responsible for providing clinical services on need basis to employees of the Institute and their families for purposes of a healthy work force.

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

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Coordinating day to day operations and activities of the Clinic;
• Preparing the annual budget, work plan and procurement plan for the Clinic;
• Carrying out minor surgical procedures as required;
• Ensuring correct treatment is given to employees and dependents by taking patient history, examining, diagnosing and recommending appropriate treatment;
• Referring staff and their dependents to the next point of care facilities to ensure they get the correct care and treatment;
• Monitoring and /or organizing dispensing of drugs/Medicines prescribed to ensure that set standards and procedures are adhered to;
• Ensuring proper utilization of medical commodities to avoid loss/damage or wastage of the Institutes resources;
• Signing invoices for goods received for verification to ensure that the amount in the invoice reflects the true amount of the goods received;
• Verifying and approving requisitions for drugs, laboratory reagents and other medical commodities needed for the smooth running of Clinical operations;
• Signing and verifying medical claims and reimbursements;
• Planning and sensitizing staff on various health issues in liaison with other relevant Government agencies to enhance employee knowledge;
• Guiding and counselling staff on health issues to prevent matters spilling over to the work place;
• Conducting health surveys e.g. prevalence of alcohol, drug and substance abuse to know the magnitude among employees and inform further action;
• Ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste to avoid pollution of the environment and minimize accidents;
• Preparing Clinical reports in line with the Ministry of Health guidelines; and
• Supervising and organizing duty roster for members of staff in the Clinic

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelors in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Minimum of KCSE C + (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya;
• A valid practicing license from the COC;
• Certificate in Computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Good leadership skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Good communication skills; and
• Confidentiality skills.

Terms of engagement

The terms of engagement will be contractual.

Remuneration

Will be in line with the Institute’s remuneration policy

• Coordinating day to day operations and activities of the Clinic;
• Preparing the annual budget, work plan and procurement plan for the Clinic;
• Carrying out minor surgical procedures as required;
• Ensuring correct treatment is given to employees and dependents by taking patient history, examining, diagnosing and recommending appropriate treatment;
• Referring staff and their dependents to the next point of care facilities to ensure they get the correct care and treatment;
• Monitoring and /or organizing dispensing of drugs/Medicines prescribed to ensure that set standards and procedures are adhered to;
• Ensuring proper utilization of medical commodities to avoid loss/damage or wastage of the Institutes resources;
• Signing invoices for goods received for verification to ensure that the amount in the invoice reflects the true amount of the goods received;
• Verifying and approving requisitions for drugs, laboratory reagents and other medical commodities needed for the smooth running of Clinical operations;
• Signing and verifying medical claims and reimbursements;
• Planning and sensitizing staff on various health issues in liaison with other relevant Government agencies to enhance employee knowledge;
• Guiding and counselling staff on health issues to prevent matters spilling over to the work place;
• Conducting health surveys e.g. prevalence of alcohol, drug and substance abuse to know the magnitude among employees and inform further action;
• Ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste to avoid pollution of the environment and minimize accidents;
• Preparing Clinical reports in line with the Ministry of Health guidelines; and
• Supervising and organizing duty roster for members of staff in the Clinic

• Good leadership skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Good communication skills; and
• Confidentiality skills.

• Bachelors in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Minimum of KCSE C + (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya;
• A valid practicing license from the COC;
• Certificate in Computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of the Constitution.