Registered Clinical Officer I (Ophthalmology) at Nakuru County Government

ADVERT NO. 16/2024/06

Basic Salary Scale:

• Kshs. 39,700 – 52,960 p.m. CPSB 09 (Job Group K)

Allowances:

• As per the SRC circulars attached to the position

Terms of Employment:

• Three (3) Year Contract

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
• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery)
• Valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers Council
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing, and treating patients' common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients, and staff on health issues
• Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities
• Assessing, preparing, and presenting medico-legal reports
• Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings
• Implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health workers
• Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health
• Providing clinical outreach and school health services
• Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill
• Collecting data and compiling clinical data