Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidates must have: -

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or equivalent from recognized institution;
2. At least three (3) years post qualification working experience;
3. Valid registration from the Clinical Officers Staff Council (COC) of Kenya; and
4. With a valid practicing license.

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

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

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