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.
Skills Required
- 2 years of work experience after internship
- Registered with Clinical Officers Council with a valid practicing license
- Diploma, Higher Diploma or BSc in Clinical Medicine
- Valid BLS Certification
What We Do
Founded in 2012, Penda Health is a primary and urgent care chain in Kenya dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare. Serving primarily lower-income families in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado counties, the company operates a network of outpatient medical centers and provides on-demand telemedicine services to improve health outcomes across communities.
