Duties and Responsibilities

•  Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient 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; and
•  Referring patients and clients to appropriate health.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of: –

•  Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community health from a recognized institution;
•  Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
•  A valid practicing license from Clinical Officers Council;
•  Three (3) years relevant experience;
•  Certificate in Computer Application Skill from a recognized institution and
•  Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
•  Satisfies the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya