Oasis Healthcare Group is looking for a Clinical Officer specializing in Psychiatry to join their facility in Siaya. The successful candidate shall be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with mental health disorders. The position holder shall provide quality mental health care, promote mental wellness, and support psychosocial rehabilitation within the facility and community.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments including history-taking, mental status examination, and risk assessments for patients presenting with mental health conditions.
Diagnose and classify mental disorders using internationally recognized diagnostic criteria.
Identify comorbid physical and mental health conditions and manage or refer appropriately.
Perform and interpret relevant investigations including neurological exams to support clinical diagnosis.
Formulate individualized evidence-based treatment plans including pharmacotherapy, psychoeducation, and supportive counselling.
Prescribe and review psychiatric medications in line with the National Treatment Guidelines and Kenya Essential Medicines List.
Monitor patients for therapeutic response, medication side effects, and treatment adherence.
Provide first-line crisis intervention and stabilization for patients presenting with acute psychiatric emergencies.
Coordinate inpatient care including admissions, ward rounds, and discharge planning.
Provide psychoeducation to patients, families, and caregivers on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
Participate in community outreach programs on mental health awareness campaigns.
Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other health professionals in a multidisciplinary team.
Participate in clinical audits, mortality and morbidity reviews, and quality improvement initiatives within the psychiatric unit.
Skills & Experience Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery.
Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery – Mental Health and Psychiatry.
Registered with the Clinical Officers Council and with a valid practicing license.
Minimum of 3 working years with at least one in a mental unit setup.
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills in mental health.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including names and contact details of three referees, to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com on or before 30th April 2026. The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied for (Clinical Officer-Psychiatry).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including names and contact details of three referees, to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com on or before 30th April 2026. The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied for, e.g., “Clinical Officer-Psychiatry”. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
