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Job Purpose/Objective
The clinical officer in charge of the health posts will be responsible for the overall coordination of health activities and supervision of the staffs in the health post. Will work closely with the, Pharmacist, Lab Technologist, PITC Nurse, Community Health Officer, Nutritionist and others in ensuring quality health services to the beneficiaries. Will also provide support in the hospital as needed, doing ward rounds and ensuring coverage both day and night.
Key Responsibilities
Program management:
Overall in charge of the of the health post unit
Supervision of all health post staff
Keep complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the health post and monitor/supervise their usage
Assess health post needs regularly, and make trimester orders
Human Resource:
Set Performance Objectives for personnel reporting to him/ her and monitor their performance
 Attend the monthly clinical services staff meeting and share updates
Plan and manage staff leave and R&R plans ensuring adequate coverage
Make JD for the incentive staffs under your supervision
Hold monthly meetings with the staffs of under your unit
Program activities:
Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients
Refer chronic cases to the various special clinics
Properly cover weekends, arrange a rotation schedule with fellow clinical officers
Conducts ward rounds in absence of the Medical Officer
Properly documented treatment on patients files
Maintain an accurate and updated records keeping system in the health unit
 Carry out minor surgical procedures
Attend to emergencies in ward in the absence of Medical Officer
Participate in camp health surveys e.g. Nutrition, Immunization, etc.
Attend and participate in the daily morning hospital handover meetings
Participate in weekly continues medical education(CME) at the hospital
Training of staff on job and theory sessions;
Reporting and Coordination:
Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the patient files with all aspects of management being captured
Compile and submit weekly HIS reports
Conduct mortality audits for all deaths occurring in the paediatric ward together with other staff working in the unit and share the reports with the CSM on a monthly basis
Maintain accurate inventory record at the facility.
Others:
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Key Result Areas
Ensure smooth running of the health post, providing supervision, support and guidance to all staff working at the health post
Ensure quality of care in management of patients
Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to
Required Qualifications:
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Registered with clinical officers council
Minimum 2 years working experience working in health set up
NGO experience is an added advantage
Required Experience & Competencies:
Good clinical skills – history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations and make appropriate diagnosis.
Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal, decision making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili).
Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is desired
Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
Experience of working in hardship area.
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