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

• 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.

• Valid BLS Certification

• Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine
• Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license