Medical Officer

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution

A Registration certificate from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

A valid practicing licence from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

A Certificate in computer application skills will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases

Performing medical and surgical procedures

Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters

Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment

Providing health education

Maintaining medical records, health Information and data

Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement

Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns and preparing requisite documents for registration

Industries:Civic & Social Organization

Function: Healthcare Administration