Clinical Officer at Tenwek Hospital

Purpose of the position:

• The Clinical Officer’s job exists to supervise and coordinate the day-to-day patient care activities of the hospital. To provide clinical services mainly in the outpatient and inpatient as required.

Duties and Responsibility:

• Provide consultations for patients and their families to make sure they understand medical condition and options for treatment.
• Participate in program development and in development and implementation of operating policy and procedure of the hospital.
• Oversee and provide clinical evaluation and/or other related care and consultation to patients as required.
• Coordinate services with other patient care units as required.
• Maintain communication with allied services and maintain community liaison as appropriate.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Provide direct patient care and consultation.
• Ensure adherence established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
• Coordinate services with other patient care units, as appropriate, and provide direct patient evaluation and consultation.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Registered Officer with the Clinical Officer Council.
• Valid Practice License.
• Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least one year of working experience as a Clinical Officer in a busy hospital.