Registered Clinical Officer III - 24 Posts at County Government of Kakamega

Basic Salary: Kshs. 26,900 x 1,110 - 28,010 x 1,120 - 29,130 x 1,150 - 30,280 x 1,170 - 31,450 x 1,250 - 32,700 x 1,300 - 34,000 x 1,380 - 35,380p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient 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; and
• Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from arecognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council; and
• Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.