Vacancy title: Clinical Officer
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Healthcare ]Jobs at: Medical Teams International
Deadline of this Job:
26 July 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary: Responsible for performing consultations in OPD and IPD units to diagnose, treat and manage patients in line with MoH and UNHCR guidelines. Controls the rational distribution of medicine and attends to emergency cases in the health facility.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform OPD/IPD ward rounds to assess patient condition, diagnose and prescribe treatment and/or refer complicated cases in line with clinical guidelines and hygiene protocols
Determine when OPD/IPD patients should be discharged or transferred, ensuring referrals are managed efficiently to minimize complications
Control the rational distribution of medicine and equipment; ensure sterilization and good maintenance of medical equipment, report any malfunctioning to supervisor
Keep the patient and family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow; verify understanding to ensure informed consent and adherence to treatment
Ensure data traceability by recording all medical activities on patients card and in registration books such that patient treatment is continuous
Attend to emergency cases in the health facility
Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on curative and preventative health services
Ensure general hygiene standards and universal precautions are followed at all times and implement and monitor actions to reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control
Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care
Ensure that medical decisions are made with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary process as per MTI policy
Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Community Health or equivalent is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of clinical medicine experience is required
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS and communicable diseases
Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures and techniques
Knowledge of medicines, hygiene protocol and IPC measures
SKILLS
Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients
Skilled in prescribing correct medication
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A good command of both written and spoken English
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
Ability to be flexible and manage stress
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
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