Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland
Dagahaley, Daadab Refugee Camp Kenya Programme
Dagahaley, Daadab Refugee Camp Kenya Programme
Clinical Officer Jobs Kenya.
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan.
Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp
At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan.
Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp
Main Tasks:
The MSF RCO will be primarily responsible for direct patient care, either in IPD or OPD, treatment and follow-up of patients and/or a population in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, MSF protocols, respect of universal hygiene standards and context.
Ensure good practices among the medical/nursing team.Duties will include both hospital and health post responsibilities.
Other responsibilities will include but not limited to:
* Clinical rounds in the ward and health posts as assigned by the Medical Director.
* To carry out the OPD clinics according to needs.
* To cover emergency room as practitioner responsible.
* To perform either day or night duties according with the roster.
* Follow and supervision of the implemented protocols and systems.
* Ensure the correct documentation is filled and followed.
* Assist with care when there is need.
* Ensure proper handover among colleagues.
* To assist and participate in continual medical education facilitated by MSF Staff.
* Clinical rounds in the ward and health posts as assigned by the Medical Director.
* To carry out the OPD clinics according to needs.
* To cover emergency room as practitioner responsible.
* To perform either day or night duties according with the roster.
* Follow and supervision of the implemented protocols and systems.
* Ensure the correct documentation is filled and followed.
* Assist with care when there is need.
* Ensure proper handover among colleagues.
* To assist and participate in continual medical education facilitated by MSF Staff.
Requirements:
Education: Clinical Officer degree/diploma/certificate recognized by National Authorities
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Clinical Officer and it is preferred experience with NGO will be an added advantage. Excellent command of English both written and spoken English. Somali speaking an advantage
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Clinical Officer and it is preferred experience with NGO will be an added advantage. Excellent command of English both written and spoken English. Somali speaking an advantage
Personal qualities:
* Clinical skills, rigour, precision, flexibility, ability to work with multidisciplinary and multi-cultural people.
* Willingness to learn, develop capacities and take responsibilities.
* Willingness to learn, develop capacities and take responsibilities.
All applicants should send a detailed CV and letter of motivation to:
Field Administrator
MSF Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O.Box 25091,00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 10 August 2011You can now click on this link www.careerstom.com to visit our career centre for a more incisive advice from experts.
