The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa
Position Title: Clinical Officer
The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service (AKHS), Kenya which is an Agency of Aga Khan Development Network.
The Hospital is part of an integrated health system that includes Hospitals and outreach health centers across East Africa. AKHS is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world.
The Hospital seeks to recruit ideal candidates for the following positions for our-soon to open The Aga
Khan Medical Center, Mariakani.
Clinical Officer
Reporting to the Head of Outreach Clinics and the Medical Director (or his designee), the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing quality and safe healthcare services to patients with the aim of
ensuring optimal delivery of quality patient care, while taking administrative duties in the medical center.
H/se will be expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team and contribute to
the continuing professional development programs in the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide and counsel patients, clients, and staff on health issues.
- Examine, diagnose, and treat patients’ common ailments at the facility.
- Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies in compliance with evidence-based practice and established procedures.
- Monitor acute and chronically ill patients’ progress on a regular basis.
- Provide evidence-based screening and wellness examinations, risk assessment, early detection, and education on prevention of illness.
- Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
Requirements
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery
- Must be registered as a Clinical Officer with a valid practice license.
- At least four (4) years’ experience as a Clinical Officer in a similar or related setting.
- Must posses valid BLS and ACLS certification
Application Procedure:
Candidates are invited to send their Resume and Covering Letter ONLY to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line.
Deadline of submitting applications is on 30th March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an equal opportunity Employer”
“AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles.