Clinical Officer

About the role

The Clinical Officer will deliver high-quality patient care in a busy health facility, focusing on both communicable and non-communicable diseases. The role involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing monitoring of patients.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment to patients according to established guidelines.
• Manage and monitor patients with communicable diseases and NCDs, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Participate in continuous medical education, quality improvement initiatives and emergency response activities.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of overall clinical experience, including at least 1 year post-internship in a public or private hospital.
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council and holding a valid practicing licence.
• Strong knowledge of non-communicable disease management.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.