Medical Officer - 2 Posts at County Government of Tharaka Nithi

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have completed 12 months internship period;
• Registered as a Medical Practitioner by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Must have a Valid Practicing License;
• Demonstrable skills and experience in various clinical areas with atleast three (3) years experience
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
• Willing to undertake duties in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time; viii.
• Certificate in computer application skills from an institution recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage

Duties and responsibilities

The Medical Officer shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

• Attending to patients in clerking, diagnoses, management and follow up;
• Performing medical and surgical procedures;
• Responding to emergencies and disasters;
• Providing health education;
• Maintaining medical records, health information and data;
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment
• Counselling patients and relatives on diagnosis and bereavement;
• Teaching and coaching Medical students, Medical Officer Interns, Nursing students and Interns, Clinical Officer students and interns;
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.