Registered Clinical Officer - 3 Posts at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/RCO/13/18/09/25

Terms of Service: Contract

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common
• ailments at an out-patient or in-patient health facility;
• implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
• sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
• carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
• Collecting and compiling clinical data;
• Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Adhere to established standards of practice for Clinical Officers

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution and
• Certificate of Registration by Clinical Officers’ Council
• Valid practicing license from Clinical Officers counsel of Kenya
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Computer Skills.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.