Clinical Officer
About Us:
Penda Health is an
award-winning company that delivers high quality, trustworthy healthcare. Our
vision is for everyone in Africa to have healthcare they can trust. Penda
operates 19 Medical Centres in the Nairobi area and its environs. Penda
believes that quality care and great patient experience are the keys to
achieving our vision for growth.
Role Summary
We are searching for caring and smart clinical officers who want to become part of a team of amazing all-around, evidence-based clinical officers. Being a clinical officer at Penda Health includes a lot more than your usual job. 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 assessment and prescription of treatment) to
patients.
- Order
investigation and interpretation of results for diagnosis and explain the
results to the patients and the intended treatment.
- Attend
to 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 center by the branch
manager or senior clinical officer.
- Be
a great teammate and go above beyond by actually making sure your
teammates love their work. Work well with other colleagues and go above
and beyond what is expected from you.
Requirements
- 3
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
- Outstanding
patient interaction skills are a must
- Great
team player with drive for results and enjoys being part of a team
Location and Hours:
- We
are a growing company with frequent openings at all our branches,
preference will be given to candidates who are flexible about work
location and hours.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
We are accepting
applications on a rolling basis, candidates who apply earlier will be given
priority