Mombasa County is one of the 47 Counties of Kenya. Its capital and the only city in the county is Mombasa. Initially it was one of the former Districts of Kenya but in 2013 it was reconstituted as a county, on the same boundaries. It is the smallest county in Kenya, covering an area of 229.7 km2 excluding 65 km2 of water mass.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients common ailments at an outpatient 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 skills
• Collecting and compiling clinical data and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities

Requirements for appointmen

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution
• Certificate of Registration from Clinical Officers’ Council
• Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Have a valid practice license
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills