Meridian Health Group (MHG) is one of
the fastest growing service providers in the Kenyan medical industry providing
the full spectrum of healthcare services.
We are inviting self-motivated and talented candidates to fill in the following position:
We are inviting self-motivated and talented candidates to fill in the following position:
Clinical Officer (Mombasa)
Reporting to the Clinical Services
Manager, the Clinical Officer’s main purpose will be to ensure proper
management of activities and staff to enable holistic care to both clients and
staff at the branch.
The Clinical Officer will be the team
leader at the branch.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive and good
quality clinical services to patients.
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Diagnose and institute appropriate
treatment for the clients to reduce morbidity, mortality and increase longevity
of the patients’ life.
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Perform minor surgical operations.
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In collaboration with the team
receive and attend to patients who require emergency services.
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Ensure the clinic treatment rooms are
well equipped at all times.
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Ensure that patient data/ information
are handled confidentially at all times.
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Ensure effective clinical procedures,
rules, regulations which are consistent with organization procedures.
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Prepare the daily, weekly &
monthly plans/schedules and reports.
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Ensure proper and cost-effective use
of resources.
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Ensure that the clinic environment is
safe and complies with infection control standards.
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Give treatment while ensuring that
established treatment protocols and treatment process as well as dispensing of
drugs are carried out efficiently.
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Maintain confidentiality of all
activities to preserve dignity of patients.
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Ensure accurate and secure
documentation of activities is kept.
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Maintain adequate supplies drugs at
all times.
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Maintain up-to-date patient records
at the clinic.
Clinical Officer Qualifications & Experience
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Diploma in Clinical Medicine and
Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community
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Health from Recognized institution.
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Be a registered member of the
Clinical Officers Council.
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Possess a valid practicing license
from the Clinical Officers’ Council.
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At least three (3) years relevant
post internship experience in a similar position.
Nurse (Mombasa)
The nurse will report to the branch
team leader. The nurse’s main role will be to promote and restore patients’
health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and
multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to
patients, friends, and families.
Duties
& Responsibilities
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Document patient care services by
charting in patient and department records.
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Identify patient care requirements by
establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other
persons in a position to understand care requirements.
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Establish a compassionate environment
by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients,
friends, and families.
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Promote patient’s independence by
establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to
understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
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Resolve patient problems and needs by
utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
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Maintain safe and clean working
environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for
assistance from health care support personnel.
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Protect patients and employees by
adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration
and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
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Maintain continuity among nursing
teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing
needs.
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Maintain patient confidence and
protect operations by keeping information confidential.
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Ensure operation of equipment by
completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s
instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining
equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
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Maintain nursing supplies inventory
by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies;
placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies;
using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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Maintain professional and technical
knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional
publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional
societies.
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Maintain a cooperative relationship
among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests;
building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
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Contribute to team effort by
accomplishing related results as needed.
Nurse
Qualifications & Experience
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O-levels/A-Levels
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KRCHN
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Possess a valid practicing license
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At least one (1) year experience post
internship experience in a similar position.
Dental COHO (Malindi & Kiserian)
The dental COHO will report to the
Branch Manager.
The COHO will be responsible for
performing dental procedures on patients.
Duties
& Responsibilities
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Prepare treatment room for patient by
following prescribed procedures and protocols.
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Screening patients, reviewing a
patient’s oral health history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing
techniques.
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In addition, welcoming, comforting,
and draping patient.
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Perform oral examination and
charting, cleaning of teeth and polishing.
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Perform simple extractions, place
fissure sealants, apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings.
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Use dental X-ray machines to take
dental radiographs and develop the film for the dentist’s analysis.
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Review pre-operative settings and
make sure that the dentist has what is required to carry out dental procedures;
i.e. provide necessary help to the dentist, including mixing materials,
trimming, and polishing dental casts.
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Implements and adheres to infection
prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the
dental procedures’ space and storage of the clean.
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Maintain a record of day-to-day
activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
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Inventory management of equipment and
supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid
stock outs.
COHO
Qualifications & Experience
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O-levels/A-Levels
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Diploma in Community oral health or
equivalent from a reputable institution.
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Be a registered member of Dental
Technologists Board with a current practicing certificate.
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At least two (2) years’ experience
post internship experience in a similar position
Optometrist (Kiserian)
The Optometrist will report to the
Branch Manager.
The main responsibility for the
optometrist will be performing eye examinations to check for vision problems
and diseases.
The optometrist will, based on the
results prescribe or offer the appropriate advice to the patient while
maintaining high standards of care.
Duties
& Responsibilities
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Taking eye and facial measurements to
correctly interpret prescriptions
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Guiding patients when selecting
frames for proper fit and styling
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Inserting, removing and caring for
contact lenses
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Advising patients on any necessary
repairs or adjustments
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Maintaining displays.
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Basic bookkeeping duties associated
with tracking patient’s orders and recording purchases and other necessary
information for each patient
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Preparing work orders for optical
laboratory
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Ensuring that all orders arrive and
are to the specifications of the patient
Optometrist
Qualifications & Experience
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O-levels/A-Levels
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Diploma in Diploma in Optometry from
a recognized institution
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At least one (1) year post internship
experience as an optometrist
How
to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the
requirements for any of the positions above should send current CV and cover
letter quoting the post applying for in the subject line to: hr@mhg.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
