Clinical Officer

ROLE DESCRIPTION Clinical Officers are responsible for the delivery of high standards of medical care, together with excellent customer service at our health facilities. They work closely with other multidisciplinary clinicians to provide comprehensive health care services for patients and their families. Clinical Officers are expected to carry out their duties consistently, ethically and in line with international standards and evidence based medical practices. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Diploma in Clinical General Sciences Must be registered and licensed with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ). Experience in Emergency Medicine is an advantage. Must have at least 3 – 5 years experience post internship. KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Medical Service Delivery Actively participate in the efficient provision of medical services at the clinic by adhering to international best practice guidelines. This is with a special focus on non communicable diseases (eg: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Sickle Cell Disease, Malignancies) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinic and Administrative Duties and Reporting Medical Service Delivery: Ensure Best Practice by treating patients according to standard treatment guidelines (MBHS guidelines, Zambia National Treatment Guidelines, and WHO Treatment Guidelines) Schedule patient follow up Ensure that patients are appropriately investigated. Work with other clinicians to ensure comprehensive patient care Consult if unsure about patient management Adhere to MBHS Medical Service Policy Adhere to the Patient’s Rights Charter. Judicious pharmaceutical utilization, especially adhering to the restrictions on antimicrobial prescribing for Clinical Officers at MBHS. Medical Governance/ Technical Support Actively participate in the Clinical Governance meetings held monthly in order to review clinical audit results, incident reports, medication errors, near misses, clinical training programs etc. Be able to offer support to other staff members at work