Clinical Officer- Kalobeyei

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment to all patients according to the MOH/WHO guidelines. To ensure that all patient registers and files are accurately filled and updated regularly. Maintain high standard confidentiality to all patients and treat all patients with respect and dignity. Conduct minor surgical procedures at the work station. Take a detailed patient history and updating treatment in the patient files for all patients being admitted in the wards Conduct and attend to ward rounds. Attend to medical emergencies at the hospital and the health posts. Attend and participate in weekly CMEs organised and conducted at the hospital boardroom. To supervise the medical assistants stationed at the health posts. Conduct on job trainings to all auxillary staff and incentive workers attached to that work station on a regular basis. Maintaining high  quality of care provided to all patients. Identify the very sick and give treatment based on priority basis. Compile and submit reports on time. Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to. Attend to any other duty assigned by the supervisor. Knowledge management Creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies, and approaches Track best practices and maintain a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, opportunities and thematic areas in youth engagement efforts that are key to the county Research to identify appropriate stakeholders and cost-effective program components and put its implement to practice. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution Registered with Clinical Officers’ Council of Kenya and possess a valid practicing license Minimum of 2 years working experience preferably in a refugee setting. go to method of application »