Clinical Officer Oncology at Outspan Hospital

Outspan Hospital started operations with the establishment of an Out Patient Department on August 7, 2001. A month later, the In Patient Department was opened with a capacity of 21 beds.

 

Clinical Officer Oncology

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

The Clinical Officer will be pivotal in triaging and managing both new and ongoing cancer patients, coordinating services, and supporting every step of the clinical care continuum—from history taking to diagnosis, treatment planning, data entry, and patient support. He/she will work hand-in-hand with the Oncologist, Oncology Nurses and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver seamless, high-impact outpatient and inpatient care of oncology patients.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Review, triage, and follow-up on oncology patients in the Oncology Unit
  • Perform admission and discharge processes and formulate diagnostic impressions.
  • Order and interpret relevant lab tests and imaging studies
  • Participate in treatment planning, chemotherapy preparation, administration and patient counselling
  • Coordinate day-to-day clinical workflows and assist in emergency responses
  • Guide patients on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Participate in evaluation of care and outcomes through Mortality and Morbidity discussions, clinical incidence trends and clinical indicators
  • Assist nurses to plan and implement individual interventions for oncology patients based on identified patient needs
  • Ensure Chemotherapy administration safety by ensuring that the whole team understands chemo safety measures.
  • Participate in management of distressing symptoms, EOL care and bereavement support.
  • Support clinical data entry, report writing, and research activities
  • Handle medical documentation for insurance, referral purposes and other document required by regulatory bodies.
  • Designs a plan for continuing unit-based learning and works with the nurse manager to ensure participation of all team members
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects and Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC).
  • Foster compassionate, clear communication with patients and caregivers

Qualifications and Experience

  • Registered Clinical Officer with Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
  • Higher National Diploma in Oncology and Palliative care/ Oncology
  • Current licensure with the Clinical officers Council of Kenya. (COC)
  • Certification in BLS and ACLS
  • Experience or certificate in Psychological counseling will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 2 years continuous clinical experience in acute care hospital, preferably in Oncology unit
  • Possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of
  • professional development
  • Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in oncology practice
  • Computer literate with relevant certifications
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing skills
  • Must be a team player, solution-oriented, and self-driven

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Outspan Hospital on docs.google.com to apply

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