Clinical Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with chronic illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and related conditions.
• Develop individualized management plans and monitor treatment outcomes using evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Provide patient education and counselling on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and disease self-management.
• Coordinate referrals and multidisciplinary care for patients requiring specialist input.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and development of NCD clinical protocols.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation within the hospital electronic medical records system.
• Mentor nursing staff and support continuous professional development activities within the NCD clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Current registration and valid practicing license with the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya.
• Postgraduate qualification in Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Management from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years' experience in managing patients with non-communicable diseases in a hospital or specialized outpatient setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient counselling skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Postgraduate training or certification in Cardiology.
• Experience working in specialized hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular clinics.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Demonstrated involvement in clinical quality improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to lead a growing specialized NCD service.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Continuous professional development and mentorship.
• Flexible part-time working arrangement.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Skills Required:

• Health / Medical