Medical Officer - 27 Posts at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: diagnosing, caring and treating diseases; performing medical and surgical procedures; preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters; participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment; providing health education; maintaining medical records, health Information and data; counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement; teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns; and preparing requisite documents for registration.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Successfully completed one (l) year Internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.