Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for 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 counselling of 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, an officer 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;
Valid practising license from the Clinical Officers' Council; and
Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.