About this role
Clinical Officer at Missions of Hope International (MOHI)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Diploma
- Experience 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Summary
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the clinical Officers’ council with a current practicing license.
- A certificate in Voluntary Counselling and Testing from a recognized institution.
- At least 3 years previous experience in a clinical officer position.
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
- The position is responsible for the overall management of the Medical health facility. It will involve seeing and examining patients, diagnosing and treating patients’ ailments at an Outpatient/Inpatient department in MOHI health centres or Clinics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Strategic Management.
- Support the development and implementation of MOHI’s strategic plan with a focus on health management.
- Spearhead the development and periodic review of operational plans for effective implementation of the health facility.
- Develop a systematic annual plan for the health centre.
- Ensure prudent management and use resources allocated for health facility.
- Build good working and profitable relationships between the clinic, the local authorities and the community.
Patient Care and Management
- Provide comprehensive and good quality clinical services to patients.
- Interpret results for diagnosis.
- Coordinate medical examination tests.
- Undertake minor surgeries and administer drugs.
- Create awareness on Health and Nutrition within the local community.
- Support training by preparing training materials.
Report Writing and Record Keeping
- Keep complete and up to date patient records.
- Prepare records and monthly and periodic reports.
General Management and Administration
- Ensure availability of required equipment
- Ensure continuity in the supply of the consumables in the clinic
- Ensure that smooth day to day running of the department
- Manage the staff in the health facility
- Facilitate capacity building activities and initiatives for the staff in the health facility
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