Registered Clinical Officer - Locum

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct patient consultations, take medical histories, perform physical examinations and establish appropriate clinical diagnoses.

Treatment and Patient Management: Prescribe and administer appropriate treatment, manage common acute and chronic conditions, and monitor patient progress within the approved scope of practice.

Emergency Management and Referrals: Provide initial emergency care, stabilise patients where necessary and coordinate timely referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities.

Clinical Investigations: Request, review and interpret relevant laboratory and diagnostic investigations to inform treatment decisions.

Patient Education and Counselling: Provide health education, counselling and preventive care guidance to promote patient wellbeing and treatment compliance.

Clinical Records and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records, prescriptions, treatment notes and clinical reports.

Clinical Quality and Safety: Uphold infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, professional ethics and applicable healthcare regulations.

Teamwork and Service Delivery: Collaborate with nurses, laboratory personnel and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care, efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.

Must hold a valid practicing license.

3–5 years of post-graduation clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient, hospital or corporate clinic setting.

Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and emergency management.

Good communication, interpersonal and patient-handling skills.

Computer literacy and familiarity with electronic medical records will be an added advantage.

Must be available to report immediately.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Clinical judgment and decision-making.

Patient-centred service delivery.

Professional integrity and confidentiality.

Effective communication and teamwork.

Attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Stratostaff on jobs.stratostaff.co.ke to apply

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