Clinical Officer


FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency in partnership with Lavington United Church seeks to fill in the following vacant position in Gatina Dispensary in Kawangware - Nairobi.

POSITION TITLE:                                                    CLINICAL OFFICER ( 1 POST)
REPORTING TO:                                                        PROGRAM MANAGER
CONTRACT PERIOD:                                                     ONE YEAR CONTRACT- RENEWABLE
DUTY STATION:                                                             GATINA DISPENSARY-NAIROBI                              
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:                  30TH NOVEMBER, 2012

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

•           Prescribe antiretroviral medications for patient in the clinic
•           Manage adverse effects due to medications for patient in the clinic
•           Manage second-line antiretroviral therapy for patient in the clinic
•           Complete Medical Screening form for every new patient enrolled in the clinic.
•           Complete Medical Follow-up form for every return patient in the clinic
•           Order appropriate lab tests for patient in the clinic
•           Planning and coordination of  primary health care activities
•           Coordinate linkages and referral between the Gatina clinic and community projects in FH.
•           Participate in building the capacity of the FH partners according to the need.
•           Provide on Job mentorship to other clinical officer in the clinics to provide care and treatment services.
•           Set the referral system with the district hospital
•           Present clinic in all stakeholders meeting
•           Write reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as required

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM)

         Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
         Training on HIV / AIDs care and treatment 
         At least three years working experience in a busy comprehensive Care center.
         Must be a computer literate and well conversant with MS and Excel Ms.
         Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  
Human Resources Manager, FH Kenya, P O BOX 14978 -00800 NAIROBI, Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org or drop them at our Nairobi office. (Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani.  Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 30th November, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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