Clinical Officer

About us

We are a faith-based charitable organization supporting communities in the informal settlements of Mukuru, South B, Nairobi.  The organization was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1985 in response to the community challenges in the Mukuru Informal Settlements.  It is situated at the heart of the Industrial Area, along the New Likoni Road just 1 km off Mombasa Road and borders the Mukuru Kayaba Informal Settlement.   

We endeavor to empower the Mukuru community through education, health, welfare and social rehabilitation services.   

 

About Mary Immaculate Clinic

Mary Immaculate Clinic is a department under Mukuru Promotion Centre that provides outpatient services such as medical consultation, medical laboratory diagnostics, minor surgeries, pharmacy, VCT and a nutrition centre for the malnourished children and adults. 

 

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements.  Diploma in clinical medical and Surgery from a recognized institution. At least five (5) years relevant work experience in a busy hospital. Must be registered by the Clinical Officers Council in Kenya. 

Key duties

• Diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury 

• Ordering and interpreting medical tests 

• Performing routine medical and surgical procedures 

• Patient care and management 

• Planning and conducting community health activities 

• Support supervision of the nurses 

• Training/capacity building/supervising students attached to the health facility 

• Training of community health workers 

• Determining the health care needs of the community being served in order to enhance service delivery. 

• Pioneer in the delivery of quality health education to the clients 

 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Technical and Operational Responsibilities Conduct patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations and diagnostic tests among others.  

2. Provide consultation services to patients in the staff clinic, diagnosing, giving health education, counselling, and treatment.  

3. Take patients notes, examine, and document all findings both for legal reference and for the benefit of medical staff. 

4. Liaise with other service providers to ensure efficient and effective management of patients. 

5. Refer patients to the clinic, x-ray units, laboratory, external doctors, and other service providers in a timely manner as and when required. 

6. Undertake continuous evaluation of patient s response to plan of care and modify as needed. 

7. Carry out specific medical and surgical procedures. 

8. Adhere to ethical and legal standards of practice at all times as is required of a healthcare professional. 

9. Promote disease prevention and well-being through education, write-ups, and wellness programmes/ initiatives. 

10. Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in service provision. 

11. Participate in formulation of customer satisfaction survey questionnaire and implementation of interventions to ensure quality experience at the staff clinic. 

12. Keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications, including complementary medicine.  

13. Provide Guidance, Counselling / advice services to clients on health matters. 

14. Ensure working environment and waste disposal is according to the established procedures. Advocate on behalf of patients and makes ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality. 

15. Contribute to the planning and implementation of the clinic budget and business plan and ensure budget optimization. 

16. Adhere to clinic policies, procedures, guidelines and related legislations. Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Applying Instructions 

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application to Brighter Monday not later than 30th April 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please attach your cover letter and the updated CV