NGO Jobs in Kenya:IRC Clinical Officer Job in Kenya – International

IRC Clinical Officer Job in Kenya – International

International Rescue Committee: A global leader in humanitarian assistance, the International Rescue Committee works in more than 40 countries offering help and hope to refugees and others uprooted by disaster, conflict and oppression.

The IRC has been in Kenya since 1992 providing life-saving services such as health care to refugees and vulnerable local communities. Currently, the IRC works in two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, in northern Kenya. The IRC supports communities in Turkana and Garissa Counties as well as in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.

Through its Peace Initiative Kenya (PIK) program it is also working in several counties throughout Kenya. The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender
based violence, livelihoods and governance.

Applications are invited for the following position:
Clinical Officer

Sector: Health
Location: Kenya

Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Description: Working under the guidance and supervision of the Medical Officer In Charge of Clinics, the clinical officer is directly responsible for the overall management of the clinic assigned.Key Responsibilities
He or she will specifically be responsible for:

Programming

• Overall in-charge of the daily administrative functions at the clinic.
• In coordination with the Medical Officer in Charge of Clinics, formulate clinic goals, objectives and intervention strategies.
• Ensure high quality of patient care by conducting regular quality of care assessments of the clinic and implementing recommendations thereof.
• Report notifiable diseases immediately. Evaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.
• Participate in and ensure that weekly facility meetings are held.
• Participate in the Hospital Call system.
• Arrange a rotation schedule with fellow clinicians.
• Prepare monthly work/activity plans for him/herself for review by the M.O I/C of Clinics.
• Ensure a participatory and inclusive atmosphere by fostering good relations with all stakeholders including the clinic staff and members of the refugee community.
• Ensure high quality programming at the clinic with mainstreaming of the principles of protection (safe programming), disaster risk reduction and environmental awareness activities.
• Participate in camp health surveys and campaigns e.g. Nutrition, Immunization as may be required.
• Human Resource Management
• Overall In charge of the staff both national and incentive at the clinic.
• Monitoring and supervision of the medical staff; both national and refugee to ensure that work is done properly and efficiently.
• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and set objectives.
• Evaluation and appraisal of staff through the IRC Performance Management process especially for national staff.
• Develop ongoing education programs for clinic based health staff as well as identifying their training needs.
• Review personnel issues and concerns of medical staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Determine personnel needs for field level activities and in coordination with the Human Resource office take part in recruitment of incentive staff.
• Operations
• Ensure that all statistical reports are accurate and submitted weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as may be required.
• Maintain an updated record and compile and submit monthly inventory reports of all hospital assets and equipment.
• Review, authorize and keep accurate records of all requisitions, duty rosters and applications for leave.
• Monitor and ensure the proper usage of program supplies.
• Participate in annual program planning process and budget implementation. Recommend budget revisions to focus on priority areas and assist with rising of fresh bulk supplies orders every trimester.
• Communication and Reporting
• Monitor closely morbidity and mortality trends together with all the other health indicators.
• Convene/attend integrated facility staff meetings.
• Ensure adequate flow of information for all supervisees with constant feedback as may be required.
• Carry out other relevant or requested duties as may be requiredKey Result Areas:
• Ability to provide overall leadership at the assigned clinic or department.
• Ensure timely and quality health care services to refugees
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure rational use of medical supplies and drugs

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in clinical medicine from KMTC or any other renowned institution.
• Be registered and have a valid license from the Clinical Officers’ Council.
• Required Experience & Competencies:
• At least two years work experience in a busy hospital/clinic set up.
• Experience working with a non-profit humanitarian organization.
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
• Be a team player
• Flexibility at work
• Cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of Turkana or Somali languages will be an added advantage.
• Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
• International allowances are not available for this position.
• Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

How to Apply

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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.