International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through health care interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas.
IMC is anticipating a scale up of programming to meet the needs of the increased refugee population in the Dadaab Camp Complex.
Clinical Officers
Key Responsibilities
- To provide general medical care to Dadaab beneficiaries and local population;
- Participate in educational sessions designed for patients and community members;
- Co-ordinate and participate in evidence based interventions targeting refugees and general population;
- Participate in community mobilization, sensitization and education regarding International Medical Corps programs;
- Coordinate community follow up of patients initiated on care and treatment;
- Train and supervise other health care professionals to assist in the provision of medical care;
- Coordinate with health workers and medical consultants for referral of complicated medical cases to the Government Hospital(s);
- Maintain confidentiality of all activities to preserve dignity of patients, ensure accurate and secure documentation of activities;
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the Project Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery;
- Registered with the Clinical Officers Council;
- At least 4 – 5 years experience in general clinical medicine;
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Application Letter;
- Current C.V. with telephone number and e-mail address;
- Three referees with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses not later than Monday, 15th August, 2011 to jobs@imcafrica.org
