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Penda Health
Clinical Officer at Penda Health
KenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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Role Summary:
We are looking for caring and smart clinical officers who want to become part of a team of amazing all-around, evidence-based clinical officers. As a clinical officer at Penda Health, you treat patients independently and make your own decisions, with the support of guidelines, technology and clinical mentors.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive and high-quality clinical services including (history taking, examination, and prescription of treatment) to patients.
Order investigation and interpretation of results for the diagnosis and explain the results to the patients and the intended treatment.
Attend emergencies presenting to the clinic and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed.
Carry out minor surgical procedures as per Penda's service schedules.
Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented on patients' charts.
Create phenomenal patient experiences, including counseling and sensitizing patients through health talks on preventive and promotive health.
Embrace, learn and develop in an evidence-based medical system in line with Penda's developed protocols.
You may be assigned additional tasks within the Medical Centre by the branch manager or clinical officer in-charge.
Participate in continuous professional development to stay current with advances in medical practices and technology.
Key requirements and attributes
2 years of work experience after internship
Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license
Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine
Valid BLS Certification