Clinical Officer

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide comprehensive medical services to staff and families in order to contribute to the well-being of staff and families and ensure a healthy and productive workforce.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Management of patients

• Examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients .
• Admission and follow up of patients in the wards for better management until discharge.
• Use diagnostic services like the laboratory and X-ray as appropriate.
• Provide preventive, curative and diagnostic services to the company employees, their dependants and patients/clients seeking services at our medical facilities.
• Administer and prescribe treatment of drugs. 
• Order and execute various tests and analysis concerning the employees’ health and their dependants. 
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to immunize them from communicable diseases.
• Admit patients and ensure that medical care is provided
• Conduct examination to assess the physical fitness of company employees as required.
• Ensure the proper recording and maintenance of medical records by eliciting and recording information about patient’s medical history. 
• Oversee maintenance of case history, health examination reports and other medical reports.  

Preventive health care

• Organize and participate in healthcare programs such as breast and cervical cancer screening. Implement employee wellness programs.
• Carry out occupational health and Safety trainings. 
• Carry out medical examinations such as entry, periodic and exit checks for workers. 
• Provide counseling services.
• Advise on workplace environment safety.

Administration

• Develop, update and enforce emerging ways of disease management. 
• Initiate and control drug Management system in the “hospital”.
• Mentorship of peers and all direct reports on management of patients.
• Prepare and monitors continuous medical education to Lipton Teas and Infusions employees.
• Supervise safe transportation of patients. 
• Maintenance of the “hospital” equipment inventory.
• Represent the company in court for medical legal issues.

Reports

• Maintain accurate medical records within the clinic. 
• Supervise daily clinic activity reports and submit returns for action planning.
• Carry out disease surveillance. 
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to relevant government bodies and partners in health care.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and surgery
• Must be registered with the Clinical Officer's Council with a valid Practising License
• Minimum 4 Years’ Experience in a busy “hospital” set up.
• Ability to organise and prioritise your workload
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Steady hand-eye coordination
• Knowledge of your clinical and professional strengths and limitations
• Great team-working skills 
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Compassionate attitude towards patients
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills 
• Situational awareness.

TRAVEL

• As per the job/site requirements, local travel likely.