Principal Registered Clinical Officer I (1 Position) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No. 03/PROM/2023/37

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Principal Registered Clinical Officer, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in any of the following disciplines: Anesthesia, Ear, Nose, Throat/Audiology, Child Health and Pediatrics, Lung and skin, Orthopedics and Trauma, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery, dermatology and Venereology or Medical Education from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application skills from recognized institutions; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of clinical services policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Maintaining standards, ethics and quality assurance systems in the provision of clinical services;
• Providing of clinical and family care services in health institutions and communities;
• Reviewing medico-legal standards and guidelines;
• Undertaking research on critical health issues and emerging trends;
• Implementing referral strategies and guidelines in liaison with other stakeholders;Page 32 of 92
• Identifying skills mix and training needs for provision of quality services in relevant specialized service areas including ear, nose and throat (ENT/Audiology), ophthalmology and cataract surgery, child health andpediatrics, anesthesia, orthopedics and trauma, epidemiology, lungs and skin, reproductive health dermatology and venereology, coroner and forensic medicine, medical education, health economics and policy, health system management, psychology, family and community health services;
• Capacity building for disaster preparedness and emergency response; and
• Coaching and mentoring staff.