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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organization. It is dedicated to helping people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. With
This is a valuable opportunity for a dedicated Clinical Officer to contribute to essential healthcare services in a humanitarian setting, providing direct patient care, supporting staff development, and ensuring quality outcomes.
Volunteer Clinical Officer – International Rescue Committee
Company Overview
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organization. The IRC is dedicated to helping people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. With
Job Overview
Location: Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time (Volunteer)
Deadline: Not specified
💰 Salary: Not specified (Volunteer position)
Job Summary
The Volunteer Clinical Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC) will provide quality healthcare services to patients in hospitals and clinics, including clinical assessment, treatment, and minor surgical procedures. This role involves monitoring and training incentive staff, managing emergencies, ensuring proper documentation in the EMR, and adhering to infection prevention guidelines, all while contributing to the IRC's mission in a humanitarian setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend to patients at the hospital and clinics, providing quality health care services.
- Monitor incentive staff performance in the wards/clinic.
- Attend monthly clinical services staff meetings and share updates.
- Conduct on-job training to the refugee (incentive) staff in the hospital or clinics.
- Perform clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients.
- Refer cases requiring specialized care to various special clinics.
- Ensure adequate coverage in assigned units by arranging a rotation schedule with fellow Clinical Officers.
- Cover the hospitals during weekends and nights as per the clinical officer’s call/night duty schedule.
- Conducts ward rounds in the absence of a Medical Officer.
- Properly document treatment on patients’ files in the EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
- Carry out minor surgical procedures.
- Attend to emergencies in the ward in the absence of a Medical Officer.
- Attend and participate in daily morning hospital handover meetings.
- Attend and participate in weekly continuous medical education (CME) at the hospital.
- Provide training to staff on job and through theory sessions.
- Review SGBV/assault clients, filling PRC and P3 forms, and presenting evidence in court as applicable.
- Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the EMR System, capturing all aspects of management.
- Ensure use of EMR for all relevant documentation.
- Join mortality audits conducted.
- Prepare comprehensive handover reports to facilitate smooth transition during annual staff rotation and after shift.
- Ensure quality of care in management of patients at the hospital and clinics.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely data capturing and reporting using all available tools.
- Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to.
- Observation of the IRC Way (Integrity, Service and Accountability).
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council and with a valid practicing license.
- At least 2 years experience working in a hospital or busy clinic.
- Good clinical skills: history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations, and making appropriate diagnoses.
- Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili).
- Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
- Experience of working in a hardship area or previous IRC experience is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly through the International Rescue Committee's careers portal.
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