Registered Clinical Officer III – 16 Positions at Kisumu County

Job Description Kisumu County is located in Nyanza and constitutes 7 constituencies (Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Kisumu Central,Seme, Nyando, Muhoroni and Nyakach). Mission To transform the livelihood of the people of Kisumu county on a foundation of integrity through accountable, efficient and effective leadership that invokes participation and pursuit of quality services, for a prosperous county that is a harbor of excellenceDuties and Responsibilities Facility in charge at dispensary or athealth centerTaking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or in patient health facilityImplementing community health care actiities in liaison with other health workersGuiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issuesSensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive healthCarry out minor surgical procedures as per training and skillCollecting and compiling clinical dataReferring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities and providing supervisory role at the dispensary and health center RequirementsCompetencies Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institutionCertificate of Registration by the Clinical Officers CouncilCertificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.Valid practicing license from the clinical officers council Functional Skills, Behaviour Competencies /Attributes Communication skillsInterpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressureProblem solving skills