Clinical Officer

The role of the Clinical Officer, under the County Government of Kitui, is to provide comprehensive clinical services, patient care, diagnosis, and treatment of common ailments in an outpatient or inpatient health facility. This position is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. Successful candidates will fill one of the two available posts. Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.### Salary ScaleThe salary scale for this position ranges from Ksh. 39,700 to Ksh. 52,690 per month (Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.).### Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for the Clinical Officer at this level include:* Taking history of the patient; examining, diagnosing, and treating patient’s common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility.* Guiding and counseling patients, clients, and staff on health issues.* Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings at level 2 health facilities.* Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.* Preparing medico-legal briefs on clinical services.* Coaching and mentoring students on attachment.* Carrying out surgical procedures as per the scope of training.* Collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues.### Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following criteria:1. Must be a Citizen of Kenya.2. Education and Qualifications (Must meet one of the following): * Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. * OR Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Community Health and Development, Psychology, Public Health, Medical Education, Health Systems Management, Health Profession Education, Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery, Sports Medicine or Health Promotion from a recognized Institution, PLUS a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. * OR Hold a Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in any of the following disciplines: Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, Audiology and Hearing Care, Speech and Language Pathology, Ophthalmology (Cataract Surgery/Advanced 21 Refraction and Low Vision), Emergency and Critical Care, Pediatric Emergency and Critical care, Nephrology, Oncology, Cardiology, Cardio-Pulmonary perfusion, Palliative and Hospice Care, Mental Health and Psychiatry, Clinical Services, Child Health and Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Epidemiology, Chest Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Reproductive Health, Medical Education, Dermatology and Venereology, Family Health, Sonography or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.3. Registration and Licensing: * Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council. * Valid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers’ Council.4. Skills: * Proficiency in computer applications.