Clinical Officer – Specialized NCD Clinic (Part-Time)

Job Title:           Clinical Officer – Specialized NCD Clinic
Reports to:        Doctor In-charge  
Department:      Clinical Operations

About Jacaranda Maternity
Jacaranda Maternity is redesigning the future of healthcare in East Africa for the patients who need it most. Our hospital in Nairobi is changing the way maternal healthcare is provided by developing better ways to provide high-quality, patient-centred maternity care at affordable prices. Currently, we see over 3,000 clients a month. We have won global and local recognition, including from the Centre for Health Market Innovations, the Gates Foundation, Savings Lives at Birth, and Innovations in Healthcare – and our facility has been independently rated as among the highest quality in Kenya.

Jacaranda Maternity and Family Hospital is seeking a passionate, patient-centered, and highly skilled Clinical Officer for one of its outpatient Specialized Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) clinics to lead in the delivery of high-quality chronic disease care.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the prevention, early detection, and long-term management of chronic diseases through evidence-based, affordable, and compassionate care.

Will you join us and help transform maternal and new-born health care in East Africa?

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with chronic illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and related conditions;
• Develop individualized management plans and monitor treatment outcomes using evidence-based clinical guidelines;
• Provide patient education and counselling on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and disease self-management;
• Coordinate referrals and multidisciplinary care for patients requiring specialist input;
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and development of NCD clinical protocols;
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation within the hospital electronic medical records system;
• Mentor nursing staff and support continuous professional development activities within the NCD clinic.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Current registration and valid practicing license with the Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya.
• Postgraduate qualification in Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Management from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years' experience in managing patients with non-communicable diseases in a hospital or specialized outpatient setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient counselling skills.

Added Advantage
Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Postgraduate training or certification in Cardiology.
• Experience working in specialized hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular clinics.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Demonstrated involvement in clinical quality improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a growing specialized NCD service.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Continuous professional development and mentorship.
• Flexible part-time working arrangement.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.