Pediatric Clinical Officer Job in Kenya

St. Francis Community Hospital
wishes to recruit a highly motivated, result oriented, competent, honest and
remarkably talented Pediatric Clinical Officer with
strong work ethics and passion for excellence.

Ref: STFCH/HR/006/2023/103

The Pediatric Clinical Officer
shall review the pediatric department activities and priorities on a regular
basis updating the Medical Superintendent / Pediatrician on gaps and/or provide
recommendations on how to improve quality of services as well as the planning,
implementation and management of the Pediatric Department in the Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Review of patient’s history and clinical presentation to
  ascertain the correct investigations, diagnosis and management plan.


• Diagnosis of illnesses and institution of the correct
  management including conducting minor procedures, resuscitation and all
  other medical treatment as per the treatment protocols.


• Run daily pediatric outpatient clinic.


• Admitting patients requiring special care followed by
  investigations and treatment.


• In collaboration with the rest of the clinical staff, receive
  and attend to patients requiring emergency medical attention.


• Whenever necessary, refer patients for further management in
  higher level institutions.


• Refer complex cases to the pediatrician.


• Conduct follow ups and reports all complications in writing
  within or before the end of current duty.


• Implement a smooth, efficient client flow to minimize client
  waiting times.


• Participate in quality improvement activities.


• Attend and participate in weekly Continuous Medical Education
  (CME) sessions at the hospital.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery and Higher Diploma
  in Pediatrics and Child Health.


• Registered by the Kenya Clinical Officers Council and in
  possession a valid practice license.


• Trained in IMCI.


• Certification in the short emergency courses (ETAT+, EPLS or
  EmONC) will be an added advantage.


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an RCO and one year
  experience post specialization.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
  with meticulous attention to detail.


• Able to work in an emergency area.


• High regard for confidentiality and demonstrable integrity


• Commitment to excellent client care and the delivery of
  client-focused services.


• Team player who accepts constructive criticism and is
  comfortable with giving constructive criticism.


• Must be computer literate.


• Must be willing to work during odd hours and on
  weekends/holidays


• Committed to work in multidisciplinary team


• Demonstrated ability to uphold and align oneself with the
  core values of St. Francis Community Hospital.

Interested candidates should
submit and address their applications, ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER
LETTER ONLY to careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke so as to be received by 19th May
2023.

Applicants MUST INDICATE
CURRENT & EXPECTED CONSOLIDATED SALARY in their application and indicate
PEDIATRIC RCO on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.

St. Francis Community Hospital
is an equal opportunity employer