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

a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B:Ch.B) degree from  a university recognized in Kenya; 
successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution; and
a Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

diagnosing , caring and treating diseases;
performing medical and surgical procedures;
preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment;
providing health education;
maintaining medical records health Information and Data;
counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses  and bereavement;
teaching and coaching medical students,