Job Summary: Provide or assist in the provision of minimum package of clinical services at selected youth-friendly clinics in Siaya County and during community outreaches targeting most vulnerable adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years as per the set National Guidelines / standards.
Reports to: The Field Coordinator – Clinical Services
Location: Based at selected youth-friendly youth centres in Siaya County, with field visits to provide outreach clinical services.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Assess AGYW and establish health care needs as necessary.
Diagnose simple common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.
Provide appropriate healthcare service; e.g. administration of treatment, dispensing drugs, etc.
Provide health education and counseling to clients on identified health problems and socio-economic issues related to their health.
Keep clinical environment tidy and safe; ensure efficiency and safety of assigned nursing commodities.
Ensure that the health care services are friendly, responsive to the needs and offered at the convenient time of AGYW.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized training institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by Clinical Officers Council.
Must have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
Training and practical experience in providing youth-friendly services, an added advantage.
Knowledge on HIV care and treatment added advantage; ability to diagnose and treat STIs.
Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
How to Apply
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 15th December 2015.
Females are highly encouraged to apply.
The Human Resources Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 – 40141
Kisumu.
(www.impact-rdo.org)