SectorSocial DevelopmentAbout the AgencyWith community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan.AutoReqId4433BRAgencyAga Khan Health ServicesSalarySalary and package to attract the best candidateRegionEastern AfricaThe requirements
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
Current practicing Certificate.
Membership registration to the relevant professional body.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
The positionThe Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position:CLINICAL OFFICER, LOCUM- NYAMIRA & KABARNETOVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Head of Outreach, Clinical Officer shall be responsible for the management of clinical services at the medical centre, examining, diagnosing and treating patients and referring them where appropriate to the specialists.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Taking history, examining, diagnosing, ordering laboratory and imaging investigations.
Interpreting laboratory and imaging results; treating patients' common ailments at an Outpatient health facility.
Implementing Community Healthcare activities in liaison with other health workers; guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues; sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health; carrying out surgical procedures.
Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings; assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
