Clinical Officer, Locum – at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

Reporting to the Head of Outreach, the Clinical Officer, Locum – at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu shall be responsible for the management of clinical services at the medical centre, examining, diagnosing and treating patients and referring them where appropriate to the specialists.

1. Clinical Officer, Locum – Nyamira
2. Clinical Officer, Locum – Kabarnet

Clinical Officer, Locum – Nyamira

Clinical Officer, Locum – Kabarnet

Clinical Officers at Aga Khan Hospital

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

• Reporting to the Head of Outreach, the Clinical Officer shall be responsible for the management of clinical services at the medical centre, examining, diagnosing and treating patients and referring them where appropriate to the specialists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing, ordering laboratory and imaging investigations.
• Interpreting laboratory and imaging results; treating patients’ common ailments at an Outpatient health facility.
• Implementing Community Healthcare activities in liaison with other health workers; guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues; sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health; carrying out surgical procedures.
• Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings; assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.

The requirements

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Current practicing Certificate.
• Membership registration to the relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.