Site Clinical Officer (Upstream Waste Management Project) – Lokichar, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the camp clinic, ensuring the availability of accessible, timely and professional healthcare services.

Conduct patient consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care within the authorized scope of professional practice.

Provide medical care for common illnesses, minor injuries, occupational injuries and other health conditions arising at the project site.

Administer medications and treatments in accordance with approved clinical guidelines and professional standards.

Provide immediate medical attention during workplace accidents, injuries, illnesses and other medical emergencies, including patient stabilization and coordination of referrals or medical evacuations.

Maintain readiness of emergency medical equipment, first aid supplies and emergency medications, and participate in emergency response drills.

Support implementation of the project Occupational Health Programme, including routine health screenings, medical surveillance and employee wellness initiatives.

Monitor and advise on occupational health risks, including heat stress, dehydration, fatigue, communicable diseases, vector-borne diseases and exposure-related illnesses.

Conduct health awareness campaigns and promote good hygiene, sanitation, nutrition and disease prevention practices within the camp.

Support return-to-work assessments and provide recommendations on employee fitness for work within professional and organizational guidelines.

Manage medical supplies, medicines, consumables and clinic equipment, ensuring proper storage, stock monitoring, replenishment and expiry-date control.

Maintain accurate, complete and confidential medical records, including patient consultations, treatments, referrals, occupational injuries and emergency cases.

Prepare and submit periodic clinic reports, medical statistics, inventory records and occupational health reports as required.

Coordinate with hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, ambulance providers and other healthcare facilities to facilitate referrals and continuity of patient care.

Work closely with the HSE, Human Resources, Camp Administration and Project Management teams on employee health, welfare and occupational health matters.

Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, Clinical Officers Council requirements, data protection obligations, infection prevention and control standards and company HSSE procedures.

Participate in HSSE meetings, toolbox talks, workplace inspections and health and safety initiatives, providing professional medical guidance where required.

Perform other clinical and occupational health-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized and accredited institution.

Registration with the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya, Valid Annual Practising Licence and Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification will be an added advantage.

Additional training in Emergency Medicine, Occupational Health, Trauma Management, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) or Emergency Preparedness and Response will be an advantage.

Minimum of three (3) years’ post-registration clinical experience in a hospital, health centre, occupational health facility or similar healthcare environment.

Minimum of three (3) years experience in industrial, manufacturing, mining, waste management, construction, energy, oil and gas or other high-risk operational environments will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated experience in emergency medical response, trauma management, patient stabilization and medical referral coordination.

Experience in occupational health services, employee wellness programmes and workplace health surveillance.

Knowledge of clinical protocols, healthcare regulations, medical records management and infection prevention and control standards.

Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, decision-making and emergency response skills.

Good communication, interpersonal, organizational and reporting skills, with a high level of professional integrity and confidentiality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and medical records management systems.

Ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Willingness and ability to work in a remote camp environment and provide medical support outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, in accordance with operational requirements.

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