Clinical Officer In-Charge at Tenwek Hospital

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God.” The hospital was founded in by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission. It has a capacity of beds and offers a wide-range of quality and affordable primary and specialized healthcare services. Through partnerships with various organizations, long term and visiting physicians (Facilitated through Samaritan’s Purse), provide Tenwek patients with expertise in hospital care, out-patient treatment (Supported through USAID), and HIV/AIDS care through the PEPFAR program. Tenwek is also supported by Friends of Tenwek (FOT), a U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing key relationships and resources that help Tenwek fulfill its mission. FOT has raised funds through various organizations and private donors to support the projects and goals of Tenwek Hospital in adition to keeping those who have visited Tenwek in the past informed and involved with what’s happening at Tenwek today. “Nothing we do at Tenwek Hospital would be possible without the complete and sanctifying love of our Savior Jesus Christ. He is the reason for our ministry. We work to meet the needs of the whole person, as reflected in the Hospital’s mission statement.”Job Purpose:Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, The Clinical Officer In-Charge will be responsible for planning, organizing and implement all clinical activities in line with Hospital objectives.Duties and Responsibility: Providing superior interventional and preventative clinical care based on approved guidelines and hospital policy.Ensure that all patients are appropriately examined, diagnosed and treated by adhering to the MOH guidelines. Also ensuring that all patients are adequately reviewed in OPD and referring or admitting where appropriate to a specialist or the wardsEnsure all in patients are reviewed manage out sourced consultations as required.Attend to all emergencies in the unit and work with the Chief Clinical Officer for appropriate management and referral or admissionReview patient files to ensure documentation (clear history taking, physical examination findings, investigations and management) to ensure quality of services rendered and adherence to SOPs.Lead in management of relationships with corporate clients and patients’ families to ensure adequate communication and inclusive management of patients.Assist the Head of Clinical Services in preparing medical reports on patients as required while ensuring that the company interests are covered.Ensure that all COs maintain good work ethics/good customer relations are upheld when dealing with patients, relatives and employeesEnsure the medical costs per patient per visit are within agreed averages.In Charge of all clinical officers both specialized and non-specialised.Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Minimum of at least 4- 5 years working experience and one year in leadership position.Minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, Higher National diploma/Degree will be an added advantage.Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ CouncilValid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers’ CouncilCertificate in computer applications; andShown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result