Clinical Officer Job in Thika, Kenya

Our client in health sector is seeking to recruit for a clinical officer to be in charge of day to day activities in the hospital. This position presents an Opportunity to work with their world-class group of clinical advisors together with exposure to all elements of building an innovative health system in the organization.

Salary: KShs 200,000

Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership at our Inpatient/Outpatient facility to achieve departmental and institutional objectives within a rapidly changing environment. 
He/ She will apply advanced knowledge of nursing and management to run the primary roles and responsibilities below;The clinical officer will directly manage and coordinate the various support and business functions at the hospital.He/she will interact, coordinate and engage with physicians, consultant’s medical doctors, health care technicians, nurses as well as all other medical and non medical staffs and health care professionals who are involved with the prime care patients.He/she will be required to prepare schedules for internal and allied medical staffs and doctors to address their explicit needs and to make sure that they perform their key duties of taking care of patients, ethically and professionally.The clinical officer will participate in the treatment and care of patients in the hospital. Also will ensure the deliverability and availability of quality amenities and facilities for all patients.The clinical officer will ensure that medical histories, health information, legal and insurance documents and billings, are all dealt with appropriately.B.Sc degree in Nursing (preferred) or its equivalent (with valid Kenyan practicing licence) (Masters degree is an added advantage)5+ years nursing experience with a two year preference in a progressive nursing leadership/management role (including Charge Nurse).Clear understanding of hospital economics, labor relations, human resources with proven management skills. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Proficiency in the use of computers and technology.Candidate should be able to work well with a variety of professionals, from doctors, nurses, support staff and other non clinical staff and must demonstrate problem-solving and technical skills to find creative solutions for staffing and administrative problems.If qualified, kindly send CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Clinical Officer’ on the subject line. Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.