Clinical Officer Breath of Heaven Academy

Job Title : Clinical Officer
Reporting to : Medical Administrator
Department: Out Patient
Type of Job: Full Time
Duty Station: Barlastone, Lusaka

JOB DESCRIPTION

Breath of Heaven Hope Clinic is a facility offering quality out-patients services, the facility is NHIMA accredited. We offer services to the vulnerable community in our care and the out-side community. We are looking for a suitable clinical officer.

Breath of Heaven Hope Clinic is driven by the vision ‘To provide excellent primary out-patient health care services, while embracing Christian biblical worldview that is committed to the value and dignity of human life’

1. JOB PURPOSE

The Clinical Officer will work under the guidance of and support the Medical Officer and The Medical Administrator

2. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY AREA
Quality Health

ACTIVITIES

Care Services

• Examine, diagnose, order laboratory and imaging investigations, prescribe treatment and perform procedures as per their scope of training.
• History taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations and make appropriate diagnosis.
• Promote rational drug use through use of MOH treatment guidelines.
• Attend to emergencies presenting to the clinic and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed as per MOH guidelines
• Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented on patients’ record/electronic medical records (EMR).
• Boost patient experiences, including counseling and sensitizing patients through health talks preventive and promote health.
• Embrace, learn and develop in an evidence-based medical system.
• Consistent track record to work and deliver results with minimum supervision

Drugs/Supplies

• Work with pharmacy on essential drugs required at the health facility and ensure rational use.
• Work with pharmacy staff to ensure pharmacovigilance is applied on dangerous drugs and general outpatient drugs.

Laboratory

• Work together with the Lab staff/facilities to ensure relevant investigations are done on a timely manner with the correct results and ensure quality control at all times.

Trainings

• On Job Training of interns/staff at the clinic and engage in career development trainings appropriate.

Report Writing

• Assist in preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly and annual reports with the guidance of the Medical Officer and Medical Administrator

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Registered with HPCZ and MUST possess a valid practicing license

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working experience, working ideally in a busy health facility
• Knowledge and experience in minor surgery and emergence care management
• Full knowledge in operating with NHIMA service systems
• A God-fearing person with a recommendation letter from your church

Skills

• Good clinical skills, to be able not to miss a diagnosis, answer questions asked by the clients appropriate in line with the diagnosis and treatment
• Good knowledge in computer word, excel, power point, zoom, google meet etc
• Required to be team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying resilience, compassion, diplomacy and reliable at all costs
• Active team player with good interpersonal and management skills
• Good analytical skills
• Self-initiative
• Ability to work under minimum supervision