Medical Officer and Clinical Nurse-(The Mater Hospital )- Jobs in Kenya

The Mater Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic in partnership with the Christian Health Organization of Kenya is seeking to fill the following positions:

1. Medical Officer

Reporting to the Medical Director and working closely with the Project Manager, the successful candidate’s main responsibility will be to:

• Provide and coordinate clinical care for patients
• Follow-up of patients to the community through Health Workers and Care Givers
• Counseling of patients and relatives
• Organize and actively participate in CMEs on various aspects of HIV/AIDS management
• Capacity building and networking with other groups to achieve better results

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• BLS, ACLS and training in HIV/AIDS Management
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Valid practice license
• At least two (2) years exposure to HIV/AIDS care
• Good counseling and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make quick and solid decisions

2. Clinical Nurse

Reporting to the Project Manager the successful candidate’s main role will be to;

• Assist the clinic team in the daily provision of medical care
• Coordinate community follow-up of patients initiated on Antiretroviral drugs through community partners, volunteers
• Encourage adherence and provide counseling to patients and caregivers
• Actively participate in reach-out campaigns and education on prevention and living with HIV/AIDS

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Nursing
• VCT training
• Basic HIV/AIDS Counseling Skills
• At least two (2) years exposure to HIV/AIDS care will be an added advantage
• Must have genuine interest in community work

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application together with a detailed CV giving full contact details of your referees to reach us not later than 30th January 2012:

Head of Human Resource
The Mater Hospital
P.O. Box 30325 00100
Nairobi

Short listed candidates will be contacted by 2nd February 2012.