Registered Clinical Officer I (Psychiatry) at Nakuru County Government

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or Clinical Medicine & Community Health;
• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine – Psychiatry;
• Valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council;
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers Council; and
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills 

Job Description

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing, and treating patients’ common ailments;
• Implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health workers;
• Guiding and counselling 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;
• Clinical management of psychiatric patients, mental health assessments, treatment planning, and support under supervision of senior medical staff.