Job Description:
Job reference number: DCMC-CH-01
Position: Clinical Officer (1 Position)
Duty Station: Chamkroma, Kongwa
Reports to: Chief of Community Health

Position Summary: Clinical Officer is a leadership position that combines direct patient care with administrative responsibilities at Chamkoroma Dispensary. The Clinical Officer shall supervise all aspects of medical patient care services provided by the dispensary including laboratory and pharmacy services. Working from a solutions-oriented approach, the Clinical Officer monitors clinical performance to ensure medical services and operations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing authorities. The position also serves as a coach/mentor/trainer to the clinical staff giving guidance in best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:
-Ensure medical services and operations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies.
-Assess all matters of clinical compliance and provide timely recommendations for corrective actions and quality improvement.
-Diagnose and treating common illness;
-Prepare budget for dispensary services;
-Ordere and safe-keeping of medicine and first aid equipment;
-Provide preventive and curative services;
-Provide primary health care services;
-Educate the community on health issues; Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs
-Participate in ensuring cleanliness of the staff living premises;
-Ensure proper MCH services are available in the Dispensary;
-Refer patients to district, regional and referral hospitals, as may be required; and
-Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by superior officer.

Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and Experience:
-Holder of Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution certified by the Board.
-At least two (2) years working experience as clinical Officer and/or a minimum of two years of management experience in a primary health care setting or at least two years working experience as a Clinical Officer

MODE OF APPLICATION:
All Applicants are requested to follow the instructions provided. Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to disqualification of your application

The Job Descriptions for the advertised positions will be obtained in DCMCT website. (http://www.dcmct.or.tz/careers )
The job reference number should be clearly indicated on top of the envelope or e-mail Subject/headline

All applications containing letter of application, certified copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees, should be through post or email (P O Box 658 Dodoma or E-mail: [email protected] ).

Closing date and time: Thursday 6 th April 2017 at 16.30 hrs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
No hand delivered applications will be processed for these positions All Applications should be in a self-addressed Envelope marked JOB APPLICATION (show Job reference number) to Director Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust P.O. Box 658 Dodoma