Jacaranda Maternity Clinical Officer – Paediatrics Jobs in Kenya
Business Purpose/Objective:
The job holder will be primarily responsible for providing quality clinical services to our clients and paediatric cases.
About Jacaranda Maternity
Jacaranda Maternity is redesigning the future of healthcare in East Africa for the patients who need it most. Our hospital in Nairobi is changing the way maternal healthcare is provided by developing better ways to provide high-quality, patient-centred maternity care at affordable prices. Currently, we see over 3,000 clients a month. We have won global and local recognition, including from the Centre for Health Market Innovations, the Gates Foundation, Savings Lives at Birth, and Innovations in Healthcare – and our facility has been independently rated as among the highest quality in Kenya.
Education
Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – Paediatrics
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Hold a valid practicing license
Experience
2 years’ experience in a busy environment, preferably a maternity hospital especially running the paediatric services and experience in working in a startup maternity facility
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Key competencies
Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care to patients;
Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals;
Coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate;
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients;
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy;
Provide advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health;
Any other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Jacaranda Maternity Clinical Officer – Paediatrics Jobs in Kenya
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