Clinical Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Required Qualifications:Diploma in Clinical Medicine and SurgeryRegistered with clinical officers’ councilMinimum 2 years working experience working in health set up

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management:Overall, in charge of the health clinic/ unit, or outpatient and MCH department of the FacilitySupervision of all staff at the assigned unitHandling all administrative roles at the assigned unit as per the IRC policyKeep complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the health post and monitor/supervise their usageAssess health clinic needs regularly, and make routine ordersEnsuring that weekly orders for drugs and non-pharms are prepared and submitted to the health manager for approval.Whenever maintenance is required at the health post/department, fill and submit maintenance request forms to the Clinical officer in charge of clinics for further processing.Human Resource:Raise Hire Requests for any vacant Incentive positions.Set Performance Objectives for personnel reporting to him/ her and monitor their performance Perform incentive staff appraisal.Attend the monthly clinical services staff meeting and share updates (this is mandatory)Plan and manage staff leave and R&R plans ensuring adequate coverageReview and recommend changes to JDs of the incentive staff under your supervisionHold monthly meetings with the staff under your unit and share minutes with your supervisor.Program Activities:Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patientsRefer cases requiring specialized care to the various special clinicsEnsure adequate coverage in the assigned units by arranging a rotation schedule with fellow Clinical officersCover the hospitals during weekendsCover the hospitals at night as per the clinical officer’s call/night duty scheduleConducts ward rounds in the absence of a Medical OfficerProperly document treatment on patients’ filesMaintain an accurate and updated records keeping system in the health unitCarry out minor surgical proceduresAttend to emergencies in the ward in the absence of a Medical OfficerAttend and participate in the daily morning hospital handover meetingsAttend and participate in weekly continuous medical education (CME) at the hospitalTraining of staff on job and theory sessions.Review of SGBV/assault clients.Reporting and Coordination:Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the patient files with all aspects of management being captured.Ensure use of EMR for reporting.Conduct mortality audits for all deaths occurring in the pediatric ward together with other staff working in the unit and share the reports with the HM monthlyMaintain accurate inventory record at the facilityPrepare comprehensive handover reports to facilitate smooth transition during annual staff rotation and when going on leaveOthers:Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Nursing, Following care plans, Documentation and record keeping, News writing and production

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree