Clinical Officer

Startup Lions

Clinical Officer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
• Experience 2 years
• Location Turkana
• Job Field Medical / Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care

• Assess patients, take medical histories, conduct examinations and provide appropriate diagnosis and treatment within scope of practice.

• Provide first aid, emergency stabilization, follow-up care and referrals where necessary.

• Prescribe and dispense medicines in line with approved clinical guidelines.

• Provide health education and maintain patient confidentiality.

• Preventive & Primary Healthcare

• Promote healthy practices, preventive care and wellness among the Lions Strength community.

• Support health screening, awareness, counselling, infection prevention and community health activities.

• Dispensary & Medicines Management

• Maintain a clean, organized and adequately equipped dispensary.

• Manage medicines, medical supplies and consumables, including stock levels, expiry dates, storage and disposal.

• Maintain accurate dispensing and stock records and promptly report shortages or other concerns.

• Medical Records & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, secure and confidential patient records covering consultations, treatment, referrals and follow-ups.

• Prepare routine clinical reports and provide relevant anonymized health information for organizational planning.

• Referral & External Health Services

• Maintain referral linkages with hospitals, laboratories, specialists and other healthcare providers.

• Coordinate and follow up referrals and support emergency transfers when required.

• Occupational & Campus Health

• Provide first aid and clinical support for workplace and campus-related injuries and illnesses.

• Support health, safety, emergency preparedness and other authorized workplace health initiatives.

• Provide appropriate general health advice to management while protecting patient confidentiality.

• Professional & Compliance Responsibilities

• Comply with Kenyan laws, professional standards, clinical guidelines and Lions Strength policies.

• Maintain valid professional registration/licensing and undertake continuing professional development.

• Uphold ethical conduct, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and non-discrimination requirements.

• Report safeguarding concerns, serious incidents and other risks through appropriate channels.

• Minimum qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or an equivalent qualification recognized in Kenya.

• Valid registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.

• Valid practising licence.

• Must have valid professional indemnity insurance or be willing to obtain and maintain such insurance as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory requirements.

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or First Aid will be an advantage.

• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in a dispensary, health centre, clinic or similar primary healthcare setting.

• Experience in outpatient consultation, treatment, referrals and medical record management.

• Good knowledge of primary healthcare and infection prevention and control.

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