Job Description

I NTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Our mission is to timely, effectively, and innovatively deliver humanitarian services with respect, in solidarity and accountability to our stakeholders, our communities and affected populations.
The Society is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following position:
Position Title:    Clinical Officer
Reporting to:     Clinical Officer In Charge
Location:           Dadaab
The Clinical Officer's main objective is to provide quality health care both outpatient and in-patient units through patient clerkship, diagnosis and treatment of diseases based on clinical signs and symptoms and available laboratory findings

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment to all patients according to the MOH/WHO guidelines.
To ensure that all patient registers and files are accurately filled and updated regularly.
Maintain high standard confidentiality to all patients and treat all patients with respect and dignity.
Conduct minor surgical procedures at the work station.
Take a detailed patient history and updating treatment in the patient files for all patients being admitted in the wards
Conduct and attend to ward rounds.
Attend to medical emergencies at the hospital and the health posts.
Attend and participate in weekly CMEs organised and conducted at the hospital boardroom.
To supervise the medical assistants stationed at the health posts.
Conduct on job trainings to all auxillary staff and incentive workers attached to that work station on a regular basis.
Maintaining high quality of care provided to all patients.
Identify the very sick and give treatment based on priority basis.
Compile and submit reports on time.
Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to.
Attend to any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge management
Creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies, and approaches
Track best practices and maintain a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, opportunities and thematic areas in youth engagement efforts that are key to the county
Research to identify appropriate stakeholders and cost-effective program components and put its implement to practice.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
Registered with Clinical Officers’ Council of Kenya and possess a valid practicing license

Minimum of 2 years working experience preferably in a refugee setting.
Equal Opportunity
The Kenya Red Cross Society are equal opportunity employer and does not charge/accept any amount or security deposits from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, nationality, race, or disability.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply strictly through the link below by sharing CV and cover letter on the link below
https://redcross.applytojob.com/apply/KNQXrcLoc9/Clinical-Officer
To reach us not later than 11th of June 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

About Kenya Red Cross

Kenya Red Cross is the national Society for Kenya and a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society. Establshed by an act of parliarment Chapter 265 of The Laws of Kenya and auxilliary to the Government in times of disaster and war.

Industry

Nonprofit & NGOs

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

, KE

Year Founded

1965

Website

or.ke

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