Clinical Officer - 2 Posts at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of senior officer where duties and responsibilities will include: taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients' common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility; guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues; referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities; assessing; preparing and presenting medico-legal reports; coaching and mentoring students on attachment; carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill; organizing health management and convening health management committee meetings; and collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers' Council;
• Valid practising license from the Clinical Officers' Council; and
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.