Job Description
SENIOR CLINICAL OFFICER, JOB GROUP KMR 7 – (1 POSITION)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Take history from patients and examine to make appropriate diagnosis of
common ailments;
ii. Interpret laboratory results to make proper diagnosis;
iii. Counseling patients in health related matters for psychological healing;
iv. Prescribe drugs to patients to ensure they get the required treatment;
v. Treating and follow up of patients and clients in medical health
institutions and study sites;
vi. When necessary, arrange for patient referrals or consultations to other
health facilities for specialty or higher-level management and ensure
accompaniment of patients on referrals as needed;
vii. Collect and maintain clinical records and indexing;
viii. Support the processing of clinical data;
ix. Maintain clinical records;
x. Collect, prepare, and store research samples and specimen; and
xi. Provide inventory of clinic instruments /machines.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
ii. Diploma in Clinical Medicine;
iii. Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
iv. Membership to a relevant professional body;
v. Proficiency in computer application; and
vi. Demonstrated work performance and results.
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Planning and organization skills
ii. Communication and report-writing skills
iii. Interpersonal skills
iv. Team playey