Resident Clinical Officer Job

Medical Jobs In Kenya.Job PurposeThe overall purpose of this job is to attend to patients through clinical diagnosis in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.Key duties and responsibilities Attend to, examine and make clinical diagnosis, prescribe medication and discharge patients in line with established protocols;Attend to emergencies, stabilize patients, request for investigations and/or tests for further assessments in order to diagnose and advise on appropriate treatment;Provide comprehensive and high-quality clinical services including (Take/review the patient’s history to ascertain the right clinical examinations and treatment and prescription of treatment) to patients;Order investigation and interpretation of results for diagnosis and explain the results to the patients and the intended treatment;Diagnose and institute appropriate treatment, prescriptions, and carry out other treatment activities while ensuring that established treatment protocols are effectively followed;Refer patients to other departments for further investigation such as laboratory and x-ray;Attend to emergencies presenting to the clinic and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed;Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented in the system;Attend to patients in the diabetes clinic and carry out physical examinations for chronic illness and make referrals;Prepare patients’ medical reports and discuss the results with the patients; Clerk all patients that present to the outpatient department and coming up with correct diagnosis;Order and interpret various investigations regarding to the patient;Prescribe appropriate medications to all patients;Perform all minor medical and surgical procedures;Attend to mortality and morbidity meetings and any other duties as assigned;Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and Any other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time. Working relationshipsInternal Relationships: Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Reception, NursesExternal Relationships: Patients, Patient Relatives, ConsultantsKnowledge, experience and qualifications required Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license.Minimum of 3 years’ experience. CompetenciesTechnical & Behavioural competencies Emergent lifesaving skillsRecognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as requiredPatient care skillsEffective decision-making and judgement skillsBasic counselling skillsAbility to work for long hours under pressureDrive and openness to learningTime management skillsAnalytical skillsResearch skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailPlanning and organising skillsCommunication skills including presentation and facilitation skillsTeam working skillsAccountabilityIntegrityConfidentiality Responsibility for finances and physical assets The jobholder is not responsible for any equipment, budgets or consumable stocks Decision-making The jobholder has no final decision making authority other than routine decisions related to their work Working Conditions Working Environment: Minimum disagreeable conditions in the environment.Job Hazards: The jobholder is exposed to significant hazards such as potential risk of infectious and non-infectious contamination from patientsJob Requirements Knowledge, experience and qualifications required Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license.Minimum of 3 years’ experience. How To ApplyQualified and interested applicants should submit their applications with copies of their ID’s, updated CV’s, Academic Certificates and testimonials to the following E-mail Address: jobs@stlukesorthopaedics.comBefore 20th Feb 2023.T&C’s: Hard Copies will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. N.B: 1.Dont Miss Out On Your Next Job. Let's Have Your CV. . NB: 2. Advance & Grow In Your Career?. Check Out Best short Courses For You.