Clinical Officer In-Charge

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, The Clinical Officer In-Charge will be responsible for  planning, organizing and implement all clinical activities in line with Hospital objectives.

Duties and Responsibility:

• Providing superior interventional and preventative clinical care based on approved guidelines  and hospital policy. 
• Ensure that all patients are appropriately examined, diagnosed and treated by adhering to the  MOH guidelines. Also ensuring that all patients are adequately reviewed in OPD and referring  or admitting where appropriate to a specialist or the wards 
• Ensure all in patients are reviewed manage out sourced consultations as required.
• Attend to all emergencies in the unit and work with the Chief Clinical Officer for appropriate  management and referral or admission 
• Review patient files to ensure documentation (clear history taking, physical examination  findings, investigations and management) to ensure quality of services rendered and adherence  to SOPs.
• Lead in management of relationships with corporate clients and patients’ families to ensure  adequate communication and inclusive management of patients.
• Assist the Head of Clinical Services in preparing medical reports on patients as required while  ensuring that the company interests are covered.
• Ensure that all COs maintain good work ethics/good customer relations are upheld when  dealing with patients, relatives and employees 
• Ensure the medical costs per patient per visit are within agreed averages. 
• In Charge of all clinical officers both specialized and non-specialised.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of at least 4- 5 years working experience and one (1) year in leadership position.
• Minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent qualification from a  recognized institution, Higher National diploma/Degree will be an added advantage.
• Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council
• Valid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers’ Council 
• Certificate in computer applications; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in any of these challenging opportunities, send your application letter with a

detailed CV and Statement of Faith* addressed to:

The Human Resources & Administration Director

Tenwek Hospital

P.O. Box 39 – 20400

BOMET

Applications should be sent directly through recruit@tenwekhosp.org by 6th April 2023 with the position being applied for as subject line.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing and all communications will be done through official line and email.

NOTE: Hard Copy applications will not be accepted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

*What is a statement of faith?

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with Tenwek Hospital. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship