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Clinical Officer

Nairobi, Kenya
Company Details
Name:Africare
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: Africare is one of the most experienced and largest African-American led non-profit international development organizations, and we are leaders in development assistance to Africa. Since our founding in 1970, Africare has delivered more than $1 billion in assistance to tens of millions of men, women and children across the African continent. Our almost entirely African staff has an unparalleled knowledge of the continent - its challenges and opportunities. Through our direct community engagement, we have nurtured valuable relationships with key local figures ranging from community leaders and traditional authorities to presidents and prime ministers. Africare centers its development approach around active community participation and partners with local organizations to ensure institutional strengthening and capacity building. Africare’s coverage is among the widest and deepest of any organization working in Africa, representing thousands of projects in 36 countries Africa-wide since inception.
Job Description

Core Responsibilities

 

Patient clinical management at Medical Centre;

Diagnosis and treatment of patients by taking proper history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, make appropriate diagnosis and performing routine medical and surgical procedures and prescription of treatment for all patients

Proper documentation of EMR (Electronic Medical records)

Oversee the efficient referral of patients in liaison with other departments to other practitioners for further management

Provide education to the patient and relatives/caregivers.

Manage medical emergencies by ensuring emergency medical preparedness as the emergency team leader and ensure emergency drills are performed.

Duly document all Incidences and manage accordingly

In conjunction with consultants, work to provide specialized care to clients.

Provide effective supervision to nurses including objective setting, performance management, and mentoring, enhancing clinical acumen and ensure staff productivity is optimized.

Collecting, compiling and submission of accurate clinical reports and any other required documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

 

Diploma in Clinical medicine and Surgery

Registered by the Clinical officers in Kenya

Valid practice license

Experience

 

2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.

Technical skills/Leadership competencies

 

ACLS/BLS Certification

Proficiency in computer application packages

Wide knowledge of the health industry

Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
Contact Information
Name: Kenyan Jobs

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