About this role
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
- taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an out-patient or in-patient 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;
- Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Adhere to established standards of practice for Clinical Officers
Job Requirements
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution and
- Certificate of Registration by Clinical Officers’ Council
- Valid practicing license from Clinical Officers counsel of Kenya
- Must have good inter-personal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Computer Skills.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Skills
CommunicationData