Job Requirement
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution OR
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Community Health and Development, Psychology, Public Health, Medical Education, Health Systems Management, Health Profession Education, Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery, Sports Medicine or Health Promotion from a recognized Institution Plus a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers' Council; and
Valid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers' Council;
Job Description
Providing clinical services in a health facility;
History taking, examining, investigating, diagnosing, treating and managing diseases/conditions of patients;
Ordering laboratory and imaging investigations;
Interpreting laboratory and imaging results;
Conducting ward rounds, reviewing and making appropriate referrals;
Carrying out surgical procedures as per scope of training;
Implementing clinical service procedures, guidelines, quality assurance standards in the provision of clinical services;
Providing clinical and Clinical Services care in health institutions and communities;
Implementing medico-legal standards and guidelines in the provision of clinical services;
Preparing medico-legal reports on clinical services;
Undertaking disease surveillance, control and management;
Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
Undertaking research on critical clinical health issues and emerging trends;
Providing clinical outreach and school health services;
Leading and organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings at level 3 health facilities;
Collecting data and compiling clinical reports;
Monitoring patients, making appropriate referrals and providing necessary guidance and counseling;
Providing emergency clinical and critical care;
Coaching and mentoring students and interns on attachment; and
Guiding and counseling staff.