Duties and Responsibilities


Taking history, examining ,diagnosis and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;
Coaching and mentoring students on attachment
Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill, organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
Collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues;
Referring patients and clients to appropriate Heath facilities.


Requirements for appointment


Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officer’s Council;
Valid practicing licence from Clinical Officer’s Council
Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.