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Physician Assistant-BOSC Clinic

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

1 - 3 years

Location

Lamu

Job Field

Medical / Healthcare

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality medical care and administrative support at the BOSC Clinic in accordance with applicable medical protocols and policies.
• Perform physical examinations, review patient medical histories, and assess, diagnose, and treat a range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe and manage medications and therapies within the scope of practice and applicable guidelines.
• Assist in the management of public health programs, prevention initiatives, and health education for clinic patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to create and implement effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle improvement, and general wellness recommendations.
• Provide emergency medical care and trauma stabilization during critical incidents.
• Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging results, to create informed diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of patient care, medical histories, and treatment plans utilizing electronic health records systems (EHRs).
• Assist with the overall planning, management, and improvement of clinical operations and services as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current and valid certification/licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in accordance with U.S. standards.
• 1-3 years of experience in providing direct patient care as a Physician Assistant in a clinical or military healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and leadership both verbally and in written form. English proficiency is required.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver's license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Experience in military healthcare programs or Department of Defense (DoD) clinic operations.
• Familiarity with managing occupational health programs and certifications for work-related care services.
• Strong crisis management or emergency response experience in trauma stabilization or life-saving interventions.
• High proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems for maintaining accurate and compliant medical documentation.

• Provide high-quality medical care and administrative support at the BOSC Clinic in accordance with applicable medical protocols and policies.
• Perform physical examinations, review patient medical histories, and assess, diagnose, and treat a range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe and manage medications and therapies within the scope of practice and applicable guidelines.
• Assist in the management of public health programs, prevention initiatives, and health education for clinic patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to create and implement effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle improvement, and general wellness recommendations.
• Provide emergency medical care and trauma stabilization during critical incidents.
• Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging results, to create informed diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of patient care, medical histories, and treatment plans utilizing electronic health records systems (EHRs).
• Assist with the overall planning, management, and improvement of clinical operations and services as needed.

• Proficiency in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and leadership both verbally and in written form. English proficiency is required.
• High proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems for maintaining accurate and compliant medical documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current and valid certification/licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in accordance with U.S. standards.
• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver's license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Experience in military healthcare programs or Department of Defense (DoD) clinic operations.
• Familiarity with managing occupational health programs and certifications for work-related care services.
• Strong crisis management or emergency response experience in trauma stabilization or life-saving interventions.