Job Description

The Senior Clinical Officer is responsible for providing high-quality clinical care while overseeing the day-to-day delivery of healthcare services within the facility. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients, performing minor surgical procedures, supervising junior clinical staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, and maintaining accurate medical records. The officer also coordinates patient referrals, participates in health education and quality improvement initiatives, and supports the implementation of clinical policies to enhance patient outcomes. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, accreditation, and implementation of Higher Diploma programs in the assigned specialty area
• Coordinate curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement
• Provide academic and clinical leadership for the program
• Teach, assess, mentor, and supervise Higher Diploma students.
• Establish and coordinate clinical training placements and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate program planning, budgeting, reporting, and resource management.
• Promote research, innovation, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Build strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions, professional bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties related to specialist clinical training and program development as may be assigned.
• Incidentally participate in training in the basic clinical officer training

Job Requirements

Required Competencies

• Curriculum and programme development
• Competency-based training and assessment
• Academic and clinical leadership
• Competent and passionate trainer
• Excellent skills in utilization of e-learning systems
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Research and evidence-based practice
• Strategic planning and project management, organizational skills
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications & Skills

• Higher Diploma in the relevant clinical specialty from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
• Valid professional registration and practising licence.
• Registered as a trainer with TVETA

Added Advantages:

• A Master’s degree in Clinical Medicine, Medical Education, Public Health, Health Professions Education, or a related field
• Experience with providing and/or coordinating e-learning and blended learning
• Experience with NCMTC teaching and learning methodologies
• At least five (5) years of relevant post-qualification clinical experience, including two (2) years in the specialty area.
• At least (3) years’ experience in teaching, clinical instruction, or supervision of healthcare trainees
• Demonstrated experience in cuniculum development, programme coordination, accreditation processes, or other forms of academic leadership

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications to: recruitment@northcoastmtc.ac.ke.  Application should include your recent CV, a cover letter detailing why you are best fit for the position, academic testimonials with at least two referee