Clinical Officer I - 2 Posts at County Government of Nandi

Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Community Health and Development, Counselling Psychology, Psychology, Public Health, Medical Education, Health Systems Management, Health Profession Education, Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery, Sports Medicine or Health Promotion from a recognized institution Plus
• a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Valid Professional Practising License from the Clinical Officers’ Council; and
• Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taking history of the patient;
• Examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
• Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings at level 2 health facilities;
• 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 teams and convening health management committee meetings;
• And collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues.