Clinical Officer

About Us:

Penda Health is an award-winning, innovative healthcare company dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and trustworthy care to every patient we serve. Our vision is for everyone in Africa to have healthcare they can trust — care that is accessible, reliable, and centred on people.

Today, our team of 500+ passionate professionals proudly operates 20 Medical Centres across Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties, offering a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services.

At Penda, our culture is built on a place where our people grow, our patients feel valued, and our communities thrive — because we're Here When It Matters.

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