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.