Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God.” The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission

Purpose of the position:

The Clinical Officer’s job exists to supervise and coordinate the day-to-day patient care activities of the hospital. To provide clinical services mainly in the outpatient and inpatient as required.

Duties and Responsibility:

• Provide consultations for patients and their families to make sure they understand medical condition and options for treatment.
• Participate in program development and in development and implementation of operating policy and procedure of the hospital.
• Oversee and provide clinical evaluation and/or other related care and consultation to patients as required.
• Coordinate services with other patient care units as required.
• Maintain communication with allied services and maintain community liaison as appropriate.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Provide direct patient care and consultation.
• Ensure adherence established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
• Coordinate services with other patient care units, as appropriate, and provide direct patient evaluation and consultation.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Registered Officer with the Clinical Officer Council.
• Valid Practice License.
• Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least one year of working experience as a Clinical Officer in a busy hospital.