Registered Clinical Officer - Locum

Job Title: Registered Clinical Officer Availability : Immediately Employment Terms: Locum Rate : 1500 per shift Location: Thika Road/Tatu city JOB PURPOSE Our client, operating in the healthcare sector, seeks to engage a qualified and experienced Registered Clinical Officer to provide quality outpatient healthcare services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, emergency response and health education while ensuring compliance with professional standards, clinical protocols and patient confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct patient consultations, take medical histories, perform physical examinations and establish appropriate clinical diagnoses.
• Treatment and Patient Management: Prescribe and administer appropriate treatment, manage common acute and chronic conditions, and monitor patient progress within the approved scope of practice.
• Emergency Management and Referrals: Provide initial emergency care, stabilise patients where necessary and coordinate timely referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Clinical Investigations: Request, review and interpret relevant laboratory and diagnostic investigations to inform treatment decisions.
• Patient Education and Counselling: Provide health education, counselling and preventive care guidance to promote patient wellbeing and treatment compliance.
• Clinical Records and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records, prescriptions, treatment notes and clinical reports.
• Clinical Quality and Safety: Uphold infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, professional ethics and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Teamwork and Service Delivery: Collaborate with nurses, laboratory personnel and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care, efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

AND EXPERIENCE Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution. Must hold a valid practicing license. 3–5 years of post-graduation clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient, hospital or corporate clinic setting. Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and emergency management.

Good communication, interpersonal and patient-handling skills. Computer literacy and familiarity with electronic medical records will be an added advantage. Must be available to report immediately. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Clinical judgment and decision-making. Patient-centred service delivery. Professional integrity and confidentiality.

Effective communication and teamwork. Attention to detail and accurate documentation. Ability to work independently and under pressure.