Clinician at Sparkle Foundation Malawi

Sparkle Foundation is a dynamic and passionate non-profit organisation committed to empowering communities and creating lasting positive change in Malawi. Our mission is to spark hope, inspire change, and illuminate the path to a brighter future for vulnerable populations. We focus on education, healthcare, Nutrition, and community development to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for a passionate and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following  vacancies.

 

Job Title: Clinician

 

Job Specification:

The incumbent shall ensure the smooth operation and delivery of healthcare services within a clinical setting. Meticulously managing all aspects of the facility’s day-to-day running.

Duties and Tasks

• Referring patients to specialists or other healthcare providers for further evaluation or management of specific conditions.
• Prescribing medications, including selecting appropriate drug therapy, dosage, and route of administration.
• Providing guidance on medication adherence, potential side effects, and interactions with other medications or substance
• Educating patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Offering counselling on lifestyle modifications, preventive measures, and disease management techniques.
• Addressing patients’ concerns, questions, and misconceptions regarding their health and prescribed treatments.
• Conducting health screenings and assessments, such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, to identify risk factors and promote early detection of health conditions.
• Providing basic medical care services, including first aid treatment, wound care, and management of minor illnesses and injuries.
• Adhering to evidence-based guidelines, best practices, and clinical protocols to minimize medical errors and adverse events.
• Conducting thorough assessments of patients’ medical history, symptoms, and physical examinations.
• Work with government staff to ensure all supplies required for the smoothing running of the clinic are always available.

 

 Qualifications

• Certificate in clinical medicine, those who will have a diploma in clinical medicine will have an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of working in dispensary
• Be Registered with Medical Council of Malawi

 

desirable personal attributes

• Use interpersonal skills: tact, patience and courtesy.
• Work as a team player.
• Follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Great professional driving skills.

 

Method Of Application

If you are an energetic and purpose-driven individual who aligns with our values, we invite you to submit your application at the following link

Clinical Officer recruitment (jotform.com)

The Closing date for receiving applications is May 17, 2024.