Medical Officers at County Government of Kericho

J/G M

Ref: KCPSB/2018/03

Responsibilities

The officer at this level may be deployed in the County or Sub County Hospital(s) and will be responsible for:

• Formulation, implementation and review of all health policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and protocols
• Provision of clinical care, general/community diagnosis and treatment and rehabilitation of patients
• Undertake medical examinations and write reports
• Conduct disease prevention, surveillance and control
• Provision of emergency response and clinical care services during disaster
• Provision of forensic and medico-legal services
• Provision of medical psychosocial interventions
• Provision of medical health education and promotion
• Facilitation of Medical Boards’ proceedings
• Facilitation of training of interns and other health personnel
• Establishment and management of health information systems
• Management of health facilities

Requirements

• M. B, Ch. B or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• One year internship from a recognized institution
• Registration certificate from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Certificate in computer application skills