Job Vacancies at Rongo University

RU/AFP/01/12/24

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

• Provide health education to clients regularly on identified health needs to help prevent diseases;
• Measure and record patients’ vital information such as temperature, weight and blood pressure to help maintain good health;
• Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to restore health to patients;
• Complete health records of patients to capture health conditions and healthcare services offered to help in data collection; ~
• Administer medication to patients and counsel them to help restore their health;
• Maintain records of drugs used after working hours to avoid wastage and stock-out;
• Evaluate patients’ health outcomes by scheduling them for review visits when necessary to help restore their health;
• Conduct minor surgical procedures such incision and drainage of abscesses to help restore health;
• Decontaminate, clean, dry and sterilize used medical instruments and equipment to prevent spread of diseases;
• Order and interpret medical tests as need arises so as to ascertain/confirm diagnosis before treatment;
• Refer routine and emergency patients for investigation or specialist attention to avoid complications; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification for Appointment

For appointment to this grade candidates must have:-

• Successfully completed three (3) year pre-service training in a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
• Be registered with Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya.
• With a valid practicing license.
• At least three (3) years post qualification working experience.
   

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RU/AFP/02/12/24

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

• Provide health education to clients regularly on identified health needs to help prevent diseases;
• Measure and record patients’ vital information such as temperature, weight and blood pressure to help maintain good health;
• Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to restore health to patients;
• Complete health records of patients to capture health conditions and healthcare services offered to help in data collection;
• Administer medication to patients and counsel them to help restore their health;
• Maintain records of drugs used after working hours to avoid wastage and stock-out;
• Evaluate patients’ health outcomes by scheduling them for review visits when necessary to help restore their health;
• Conduct minor surgical procedures such incision and drainage of abscesses to help restore health;
• Decontaminate, clean, dry and sterilize used medical instruments and equipment to prevent spread of diseases;
• Order and interpret medical tests as need arises so as to ascertain/confirm diagnosis before treatment;
• Refer routine and emergency patients for investigation or specialist attention to avoid complications; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification for Appointment

For appointment to this grade candidates must have:-

• Successfully completed three (3) year pre-service training in a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Nursing.
• Be registered with the Nursing Council.
• With a valid practicing license.
• At least three (3) years post qualification working experience.
   

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RU/AFP/03/12/24

Job Description

• Prepare weekly surveillance reports on Malaria and Typhoid to the sub-county disease surveillance department to assist in disease surveillance in the county;
• Prepare monthly reports to be submitted to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Planning to plan and monitor the performance of the University laboratory;
• Collect, prepare and perform laboratory procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases as requested by clinicians;
• Verify, record and report laboratory results on all performed tests to ensure that the results are correct and accurate;
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory equipment to ensure equipment are in good working condition;
• Perform quality control on all lab reagents to ensure accurate results;
• Prepare lab reagents to be used in laboratory tests;
• Clean and decontaminate surfaces and manage laboratory wastes to prevent spread of infections;
• Chart fridge temperatures to ensure reagents are kept at the right temperature for accurate results;
• Enter laboratory data in the computer to assist in generation of lab reports; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidates must have:-

• Successfully completed three (3) year pre-service training in a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology
• Be registered with the Kenya medical laboratory technicians and technologists board With valid practicing license
• At least three (3) years post qualification working experience.
   

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RU/AFP/04/12/24

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

• Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff;
• Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes;
• Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels;
• Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry;
• Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy;
• Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances;
• Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately;
• Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout;
• Perform stock count and stock movement analysis;
• Shelving of items appropriately; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade one must have:-

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent from recognized medical training institution or any other recognized training institution
• At least three (3) years post qualification work experience.
• Valid registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Computer literacy