Clinical Officer

Main purpose Organizingand ensuring medical consultations to the target population providing treatmentto patients within the scope of his/her medical competencies and referring themwhen appropriate, according to MSF protocols, procedures andthe universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality and efficiency ofthe service provided.  Accountabilities Ensuring the implementation and standardizationof MSF clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimizeclinical risks and to guarantee the quality of patient care management.Promoting and maintaining confidentiality regarding all patient cases andrecordsImplementing diagnosis, prescription andprevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competenciesapplying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients andfollowing protocols in force as well as using laboratory services whennecessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medicaltreatments and to refer patients when appropriate.Participating in the planning and supervision,in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staffshifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) ofthe team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledgerequired, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitmentand their active participation in teaching the targeted population ontherapeutic and preventive protocols.Ensuring that all staff using medical devicesare qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks areperformed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the projectbiomedical service.o   In cases of emergency, carrying out first aid care and treatmentaccording to protocols in order to reduce mortality rateso   Recording in the individual patient's card and registration books, allperformed medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccinationstatus, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) keeping data traceability inorder to ensure patients treatment continuity.o   Participating in data collection and reporting when requiredo   Knowing and implementing Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e.keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding theirhealth state and responding to their questions.o   Knowing and promoting the proper application of Post ExposureProphylaxis (PEP) Kit and Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol. Requirements Requirements  Education•       Essential Clinical officer diplomaExperience•       Desirable previous clinical supervision experience of at least one year.Languages•       Proficiency in English and Kiswahili. Somali language knowledge would be an asset.Knowledge•       Desirable computer literacyCompetencies•       Results and Quality Orientation L2•       Teamwork and Cooperation L2•       Behavioural Flexibility L2•       Commitment to MSF Principles L2•       Stress Management L3