Clinical Officer Grade C. at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/10/03/2023

This is an entry position in this cadre in the University, and appointment is either on permanent and pensionable terms, or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age,
citizenship and any other reason.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition the candidate must be registered with a relevant professional body.

Experience

• The candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years post internship relevant work experience in a busy hospital.

Skills and knowledge

• The candidate must have skills in:
• Organization skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Team building and team work
• Supervisory skills

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Officer Grade C will include but not limited to:

• Examination of patients and making diagnosis
• Prescribing relevant drugs for patients
• Making requests for laboratory investigations
• Carrying out Clinical Counselling
• Referring patients for senior review or specialist test
• Attending to emergency cases that may occur among Pwani University staff
• May assist the nurse in suturing and intravenous drug administration
• Assisting in the preparation of the hospital annual budget
• Any other duty as assigned by the Head of Section/ Department