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Clinical Officer
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About the role
Penda Health seeks Clinical Officers for on-site work in its Nairobi medical centres. The role involves independent outpatient clinical care, investigations, emergency management, referrals, minor procedures, documentation, counseling, health education and continuing professional development. Applicants need two years’ post-internship experience, Clinical Officers Council registration with a valid practicing license, a Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine, and valid BLS certification.
Key requirements
Employer-stated requirements where available.
- • Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine
- • At least 2 years of relevant experience
- • Required skills: History taking, Clinical examination, Prescribing treatment, Ordering and interpreting investigations, Emergency care, Referral decision-making, Minor surgical procedures, Patient counseling, Health education, Clinical documentation, Evidence-based practice
- • Required certification: Valid BLS Certification
- • Professional registration/licence with Clinical Officers Council (Kenya)
Opportunity details
- • Workplace: On Site
- • Employment: Permanent
- • Posted: Jun 17, 2026
- • Original advert language: English
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Job title: Clinical Officer
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya Medical Centres
Employment type: FULL_TIME
About Us: Penda Health is an award-winning, innovative healthcare company dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and trustworthy care to every patient we serve. Our vision is for everyone in Africa to have healthcare they can trust — care that is accessible, reliable, and centred on people. Today, our team of 500+ passionate professionals proudly operates 20 Medical Centres across Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties, offering a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services. At Penda, our culture is built on a place where our people grow, our patients feel valued, and our communities thrive — because we're Here When It Matters. Role Summary: We are looking for caring and smart clinical officers who want to become part of a team of amazing all-around, evidence-based clinical officers. As a clinical officer at Penda Health, you treat patients independently and make your own decisions, with the support of guidelines, technology and clinical mentors. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive and high-quality clinical services including (history taking, examination, and prescription of treatment) to patients. Order investigation and interpretation of results for the diagnosis and explain the results to the patients and the intended treatment. Attend emergencies presenting to the clinic and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed. Carry out minor surgical procedures as per Penda’s service schedules. Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented on patients’ charts. Create phenomenal patient experiences, including counseling and sensitizing patients through health talks on preventive and promotive health. Embrace, learn and develop in an evidence-based medical system in line with Penda’s developed protocols. You may be assigned additional tasks within the Medical Centre by the branch manager or clinical officer in-charge. Participate in continuous professional development to stay current with advances in medical practices and technology. Key requirements and attributes 2 years of work experience after internship Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSC in Clinical Medicine Valid BLS Certification Application Process: If you are excited and meet the above qualifications, please apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.