Clinical Officer

Summary

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the clinical Officers’ council with a current practicing license.
• A certificate in Voluntary Counselling and Testing from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years previous experience in a clinical officer position.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE 

• The position is responsible for the overall management of the Medical health facility. It will involve seeing and examining patients, diagnosing and treating patients’ ailments at an Outpatient/Inpatient department in MOHI health centres or Clinics. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 

Strategic Management. 

• Support the development and implementation of MOHI’s strategic plan with a focus on health management.    
• Spearhead the development and periodic review of operational plans for effective implementation of the health facility.     
• Develop a systematic annual plan for the health centre.      
• Ensure prudent management and use resources allocated for health facility.    
• Build good working and profitable relationships between the clinic, the local authorities and the community. 

Patient Care and Management 

• Provide comprehensive and good quality clinical services to patients. 
• Interpret results for diagnosis. 
• Coordinate medical examination tests. 
• Undertake minor surgeries and administer drugs. 
• Create awareness on Health and Nutrition within the local community. 
• Support training by preparing training materials. 

Report Writing and Record Keeping 

• Keep complete and up to date patient records. 
• Prepare records and monthly and periodic reports. 

General Management and Administration 

• Ensure availability of required equipment 
• Ensure continuity in the supply of the consumables in the clinic 
• Ensure that smooth day to day running of the department 
• Manage the staff in the health facility 
• Facilitate capacity building activities and initiatives for the staff in the health facility