Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• To examine, diagnose and treat patients’ common ailments at the University health facility
• To guide and counsel patients, clients and staff on Health issues
• To sensitize patients and clients on preventive health
• To carry out minor surgical procedures as per training skill
• To collect and compile clinical data
• To filter and refer patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
• Supervises/oversees junior health workers.
• Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the University clinics
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered as Clinical Officer with Clinical Officers Council.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.

OR

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.