Clinical Officer Job in Kenya

Role of Purpose

  • Plainsview Hospital Limited is seeking to employ a Clinical Officer who will be responsible for all the medical care of patients. To perform quality assurance assessments of services within the hospital.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all the day-to-day Clinician duties and responsibilities
  • Order investigation and interpretation of results for diagnosis and explain the results to the patients and the intended treatment.
  • Diagnose and institute appropriate treatment, write prescriptions, and carry out other treatment activities while ensuring that established treatment protocols are effectively followed.
  • 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 Plainsview Hospitals’ protocols.
  • Ensure effective clinical procedures, rules, regulations which are consistent with the hospital’s procedures.
  • When necessary, arrange for patient referrals or consultations for specialty or higher-level management.
  • Participate in outreaches or other activities such as health talks or community programs.
  • Handle patient data/ information confidentially at all times.
  • Ensure that the clinic environment is safe and complies with infection control standards.
  • Actively participate in clinical training programs, including on-job training and skills building.

Qualifications


  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from KMTC or any other recognized institution.
  • Registered by Kenya Clinical Officers Council.
  • Possession of valid practicing license from Clinical Officers Council.
  • Minimum three years of clinical experience post internship
  • Good communication skills, honest and good interpersonal skills.

How To Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) to recruitment@plainsviewhospital.org Your CV/Resume MUST include full names, I.D No. and contact details of 3 referees.