Site Clinical Officer (upstream Waste Management Project) - Lokichar, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the camp clinic, ensuring the availability of accessible, timely and professional healthcare services.
• Conduct patient consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care within the authorized scope of professional practice.
• Provide medical care for common illnesses, minor injuries, occupational injuries and other health conditions arising at the project site.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with approved clinical guidelines and professional standards.
• Provide immediate medical attention during workplace accidents, injuries, illnesses and other medical emergencies, including patient stabilization and coordination of referrals or medical evacuations.
• Maintain readiness of emergency medical equipment, first aid supplies and emergency medications, and participate in emergency response drills.
• Support implementation of the project Occupational Health Programme, including routine health screenings, medical surveillance and employee wellness initiatives.
• Monitor and advise on occupational health risks, including heat stress, dehydration, fatigue, communicable diseases, vector-borne diseases and exposure-related illnesses.
• Conduct health awareness campaigns and promote good hygiene, sanitation, nutrition and disease prevention practices within the camp.
• Support return-to-work assessments and provide recommendations on employee fitness for work within professional and organizational guidelines.
• Manage medical supplies, medicines, consumables and clinic equipment, ensuring proper storage, stock monitoring, replenishment and expiry-date control.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential medical records, including patient consultations, treatments, referrals, occupational injuries and emergency cases.
• Prepare and submit periodic clinic reports, medical statistics, inventory records and occupational health reports as required.
• Coordinate with hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, ambulance providers and other healthcare facilities to facilitate referrals and continuity of patient care.
• Work closely with the HSE, Human Resources, Camp Administration and Project Management teams on employee health, welfare and occupational health matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, Clinical Officers Council requirements, data protection obligations, infection prevention and control standards and company HSSE procedures.
• Participate in HSSE meetings, toolbox talks, workplace inspections and health and safety initiatives, providing professional medical guidance where required.
• Perform other clinical and occupational health-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Registration with the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya, Valid Annual Practising Licence and Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification will be an added advantage.
• Additional training in Emergency Medicine, Occupational Health, Trauma Management, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) or Emergency Preparedness and Response will be an advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years' post-registration clinical experience in a hospital, health centre, occupational health facility or similar healthcare environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in industrial, manufacturing, mining, waste management, construction, energy, oil and gas or other high-risk operational environments will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency medical response, trauma management, patient stabilization and medical referral coordination.
• Experience in occupational health services, employee wellness programmes and workplace health surveillance.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols, healthcare regulations, medical records management and infection prevention and control standards.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, decision-making and emergency response skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organizational and reporting skills, with a high level of professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and medical records management systems.
• Ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness and ability to work in a remote camp environment and provide medical support outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, in accordance with operational requirements.