Registered Clinical Officer III - 24 Posts

Duties  and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre.  An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer.  Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: 

• 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 facilities.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council; and
• Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.