KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
SENIOR CLINICAL OFFICER
- Advertised Date: 09/12/24
- Closing Date: 10/02/24 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 80
Job Tite/Designation
SENIOR CLINICAL OFFICER
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Take history from patients and examine in order to make appropriate diagnosis of common ailments;
- ii. Interpret laboratory results to make proper diagnosis;
- iii. Counseling patients in health related matters for psychological healing;
- iv. Prescribe drugs to patients to ensure they get the required treatment;
- v. Treating and follow up of patients and clients in medical health institutions and study sites;
- vi. When necessary, arrange for patient referrals or consultations to other health facilities for specialty or higher-level management and ensure accompaniment of patients on referrals as needed;
- vii. Collect and maintain clinical records and indexing;
- viii. Support the processing of clinical data;
- ix. Maintain clinical records,
- x. Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
- xi. Provide inventory of clinic instruments /machines;
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.At least four (4) years relevant work experience; | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Diploma in clinical medicine; | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council; | Mandatory |
| 4 | iv.Membership to a relevant professional body; | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Proficiency in computer application; | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Demonstrated work performance and results; and | Mandatory |
| 7 | i.Planning and organization skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 8 | ii.Communication and report-writing skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 9 | iii.Interpersonal skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | iv.Team player | Skills & Competencies |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 07
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
Application Procedure:
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.