Clinical Officer

The clinical Officer will participate in the day to day operations of the Unit, including and not limited to the clinic, Obstetrics and Gynecology wards, programmatic work etc. Reporting to the Team leader on a day to day basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Providing one to one mentorship and clinical support to our MoH and other partners when on duty
• Strengthen systems of the partnership  and improving linkages between the different points of care of the hospital or health Centre
• Assisting MoH staff and other partners  in working out solutions to Health Centre specific challenges
• Filling out all admission and clinical forms of the hospital accurately and on time
• Maintain MOH-Baylor Public Private Partnership relationship
• Attending any possible clinical and education meetings as directed by the medical director and whenever such meetings are called for. At these meetings provide comprehensive report on clinical work and progress at the Centre.
• Developing ideas on how best to improve Obstetric and Gynecological care at the Centre and the rest of the community
• Providing clinical leadership, training, and guidance to nurses and other clinicians and Nurses  at Area 25 Health Centre
• Providing lectures for continuous professional development to designated Obstetric team as well as nurses at least once every quarter.
• Providing clinical care in the Area 25 Health Centre  in respective wards and department  when not on call
• Taking part in training the nurses and other staff members in initial and other training at the COE.
• Assisting in the development of training and mentorship / leadership programs to foster and enhance the team experience  

Clinical / Academic duties

• The clinical Officer will participate in the day to day operations of the facility
• Perform clinical rounds in all allocated wards (maternity, theatre, prenatal, Post-surgical and Gynecological wards).
• Do calls as directed by the clinical supervisor/ In charge of the Centre
• Prepare and present Lectures as directed by the designated team leader 
• Engage in Research activities.
• Involve in Programmatic work, and also in outreach, training and mentorship activities. 

Administrative duties

• Participating in making of call Roster as required by the hospital in charge
• Performing clinical duties at the Team leader level when on and not on call

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and BSc Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecologyfrom a recognized intuition  and registered with the Medical Council of Malawi
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a clinical Officer
• Reliable and able to handle complicated issues with minimum supervision
• excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment a must

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan