Clinical Officer Oncology at Outspan Hospital
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review, triage, and follow-up on oncology patients in the Oncology Unit
- Perform admission and discharge processes and formulate diagnostic impressions.
- Order and interpret relevant lab tests and imaging studies
- Participate in treatment planning, chemotherapy preparation, administration and patient counselling
- Coordinate day-to-day clinical workflows and assist in emergency responses
- Guide patients on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
- Participate in evaluation of care and outcomes through Mortality and Morbidity discussions, clinical incidence trends and clinical indicators
- Assist nurses to plan and implement individual interventions for oncology patients based on identified patient needs
- Ensure Chemotherapy administration safety by ensuring that the whole team understands chemo safety measures.
- Participate in management of distressing symptoms, EOL care and bereavement support.
- Support clinical data entry, report writing, and research activities
- Handle medical documentation for insurance, referral purposes and other document required by regulatory bodies.
- Designs a plan for continuing unit-based learning and works with the nurse manager to ensure participation of all team members
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects and Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC).
- Foster compassionate, clear communication with patients and caregivers
- Registered Clinical Officer with Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Higher National Diploma in Oncology and Palliative care/ Oncology
- Current licensure with the Clinical officers Council of Kenya. (COC)
- Certification in BLS and ACLS
- Experience or certificate in Psychological counseling will be an added advantage
- Minimum 2 years continuous clinical experience in acute care hospital, preferably in Oncology unit
- Possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of
- professional development
- Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in oncology practice
- Computer literate with relevant certifications
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing skills
- Must be a team player, solution-oriented, and self-driven
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