Requirements for appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a holder of a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
Be registered by Clinical Officers Council;
Possess a valid Practicing License from Clinical Officers Council;
Must be computer literate.
Duties and responsibilities
The Registered Clinical Officer shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
Assessing, preparing and presenting medical-legal reports;
Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skills;
Onizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
viii. Collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues;
ix. Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.