NCD (Non-Communicable Disease) Clinician

JOB PURPOSE

An NCD Non-Communicable Disease clinician diagnoses, manages, and treats chronic, long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory illnesses within primary health centers, hospitals, or specialized clinics. 

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Diagnosis: Conduct initial and follow-up patient consultations, order and interpret diagnostic tests e.g., blood sugar, lipid profiles, blood pressure, and prescribe individualized treatment plans.
• Patient Monitoring: Track treatment response, adjust medications, screen for chronic complications, and manage emergency/acute exacerbations. 
• Counseling & Health Promotion: Educate patients and families on lifestyle modifications, nutrition, physical activity, and adherence to long-term medication regimens. 
• Referral Coordination: Identify severe or complicated NCD cases and coordinate safe referrals to secondary or tertiary specialist care facilities.
• Data & Record Management: Maintain accurate patient files, update NCD registries, and compile clinical activity reports. 
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside midwives/nurses, community health workers, and public health teams to ensure integrated care.

REPORTING TO: NCD Specialist and Head of Field Office.

LOCATION: This position is based in Kukawa Cross Kauwa

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A degree or diploma in Community Health Extension Worker Not certificate/JCHEW please or A diploma in Community Nursing. 
• Licensure & Certification: Active professional license to practice.
• Experience: Practical 2 to 5years clinical experience in managing NCD diseases. 
• Skills: Proficiency in electronic health records EHR or health management information systems, strong patient communication, clinical problem-solving, and team leadership. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kalthum Foundation for Peace on forms.gle to apply