Job Summary: 

  • The Clinical Officer will be responsible for provision of leadership and quality clinical services at the outreach/static sites. Will be the point of contact of program at the drop-in service center (DiCE) level and coordinate the program with relevant stakeholders at the sub-county(ies) level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support and coordinate the running of the DiCE.
  • Ensure 100% KP Prev targets achievement.
  • Provide and ensure quality of community clinical outreach services as planned by Nurse Counsellor, other service providers, and Peer Educators.
  • Mentor the clinical service providers in the DiCE and ensure services are rendered as per the standard operation procedures.
  • Counter check the data collections tools and do correction on them before submitting them to the Data/M&E Assistant.
  • Offer clinical services to KPs in the DiCE and outreaches (PrEP, ART, CACX screening, IPT, and TB screening and treatment, Post Violence Care).
  • Screening and treatment of STIs.
  • Compile and submit monthly reports to KP Officer by 3rdof every month.
  • Organize routine (weekly) staff meeting to review and evaluate the program progress and initiate CQI projects on areas identified for improvement.
  • Ensure all data collected are keyed in the relevant electronic data bases.
  • Develop and share DiCE work plans.
  • Any other program duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
  • Ensure safety of the program assets.
  • Promote effective working relations with sub-county stakeholders.

 Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Education:Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized training institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by Clinical Officers Council
  • ART and PrEP certificate will be an added advantage
  • Experience:Two (2) years’ relevant experience working in a clinical setting

Skills and Attributes:

  • Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
  • Good report writing skills
  • Results orientated
  • Good Leadership skills
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Motivation and Innovation
  • Relevant computer skills

Method of Application

Kindly send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional referees to [email protected] on or before 16th August 2023. Applicants are advised to include the title “CLINICAL OFFICER – (Machakos County)” on the subject line.

The Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (CIHEB) — Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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