Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.

MSU/ADM/DHS/01/24

Requirements for Appointment:

• Higher Diploma/ Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Institution;
• At least Three (3) years relevant work experience in a Hospital set up;
• Be registered with the Kenya Clinical Officers Council with the current practicing license; and
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties and responsibilities

• History taking and physical examinations of patients;
• Diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient and inpatient in the University Health facility;
• Counsel patient on and compliance to treatment on outpatient and inpatient services;
• Give health education to patients and community;
• Order investigations on patients;
• Give appropriate referral in liaison with the In-charge Heath Services;
• Ensure proper recording of patient’s clinical data and maintaining proper documentation of all procedures;
• Prescribing drugs as recommended on the protocol as well as any other drugs for alleviation of the patient’s present condition;
• Assessing psychosocial needs of patients;
• Scheduling return appointments and tracking follow up;
• Involving the In-charge of Health Service in the management of patient with complications;
• Maintaining professional conduct, towards promoting high standards of clinical care; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.