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• Sees patients both outpatients and in-patients setting (both new and
  follow-up) as required
• Reviews history and examines patient to determine general physical
  condition 
• Requests or performs various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images
  to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Responsible for the timely updates of patient charts. New patients
  require complete History & Physical examination with generation of a
  problem list and course of action. Follow up patients require generation
  of progress notes and additions, if applicable, to the problem list.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses
  condition.
• Completes and documents treatment plan.
• Provides the clients with adequate information related to the
  diagnosis, the condition being treated and course of action
• Advices patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods tor
  prevention of disease.
• Reports deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to the Medical
  officer in-charge/ medical director and/or relevant governmental
  authorities
• Completes medical records and referrals for clients in need of
  hospital admission, specialized treatment and transfers to other health
  facilities
• Undertakes to gather additional information concerning the client
  and family members to foster a family based approach to patient care
• Participates in training activities, mentorship and supervision of
  other provides, volunteers and interns at the facility
• In conjunction with other team members participates in clinical team
  and quality of care meetings and interventions
• Participates as a visiting clinician to support HIV services at
  lower level and outreach settings
• Participates in health unit CMEs, staff and other relevant meetings
• Will also perform other duties that will be delegated by his/her
  immediate supervisor

• The applicant must hold a Medical Degree (MBChB) or its equivalent
  from a recognized university/institution must be registered with the
  medical and dental practitioner’s council.
• One year of experience treating HIV positive patients
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and
  technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers,
  regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform
  to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public
  groups and/or boards of directors
• Professional computer skills, including MS Word, Excel. Internet and
  Email
• Ability to read and interpret documents pertaining to packaging,
  supplies, shipment and deliveries.
• Ability to communicate well with vendors and other relevant
  individuals.

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