Job Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Job Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

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Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world. The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.

Clinical Officer (1 Position)

Technically reporting to Clinical Officer In-Charge, the Clinical Officer’s overall objective will be to provide primary health care services to patients at the health posts and hospital in Ifo 1& 2 camp Dadaab.
Duties And Responsibilities

  • Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients according to the MOH guidelines
  • Refer chronic cases to the various special clinics
  • Conducts and attend ward rounds
  • Accurately document treatment in patients files
  • Carry out minor surgical procedures
  • Attend to medical emergencies in the hospital and health posts
  • Participate in camp health assessments/surveys
  • Training of medical staff in CME sessions
  • Ensure smooth running of the health post, providing supervision, support and guidance to all staff working at the health post
  • Ensure a high quality of care in management of patients
  • Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to
  • Compile and submit weekly reports

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized educational institution
  • Registered with the Clinical Officers Council and has a current practicing license
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a complex, multifaceted medical establishment

Knowledge, skills and languages

  • Experience of working in a refugee camp environment is an added advantage
  • Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills
  • Should be a team player and culturally sensitive
  • Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and utilization of the internet.

Laboratory Technologist (3 Positions)

Technically reporting to laboratory technologist in charge, the laboratory technologists will be responsible for the smooth running of laboratory services in the IFO 1& 2 hospital. He/she will also ensure accurate processing and timely dissemination of lab results.
Duties And Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure quality laboratory services are delivered to beneficiaries
  • Provide medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products and services by establishing specimen preparation procedures, developing and implementing analytical procedures, evaluating laboratory information and reporting results according to protocols
  • Maintain medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards, developing operations, quality and troubleshooting procedures, certifying instrument performance, arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair
  • Maintain medical laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies
  • Maintain medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas, identifying peak and slack periods, making operational adjustment
  • Maintain quality results by participating in quality assurance process, performing proficiency surveys, reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs, making adjustments in policy and procedures, generating reports and maintaining records
  • Maintain medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems, recommending improvements, establishing priorities, testing and writing & reviewing SoPs
  • Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation and procedures by investigating alternatives, preparing proposals, developing and performing parallel testing and monitoring progress
  • Maintain regular contact with clients suffering from various diseases to monitor their progress and response to medications by doing baseline investigations
  • Organize and conduct blood drive periodically

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree/Higher Diploma /Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
  • At least two (2)’ years practical relevant work experience as a Laboratory Technologist
  • Valid and current registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist board (KMLTTB)

Knowledge, Skills And Languages

  • At least 2 years working in a busy hospital set up in laboratory department
  • Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
  • Demonstrated proficiency and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and utilization of the internet
  • Should be a team player and culturally sensitive
  • Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through Careers@redcross.or.ke to reach us not later than 20th September 2024; by submitting application letter, updated curriculum vitae and the contact details of three work related referees (one of whom must be the immediate supervisor), along with copies of your National ID card, professional practicing license, and relevant academic certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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