Advert No:UoE/ADM/C/H/CO/01/19/11/2024
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer, Clinical Officer I shall be responsible for the management of clinical services at the University clinics, examining, diagnosing and treating patients at the University and referring them where appropriate to the specialists.
Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution with added advantage for candidates specialized in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
Current practicing Certificate.
Membership registration to the relevant professional body.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Continuous Management training lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Clinical Officer amongst others will be:
Taking history, examining, diagnosing, ordering laboratory and imaging investigations.
Interpreting laboratory and imaging results; treating patients’ common ailments at an Outpatient or inpatient health facility.
Implementing Community Healthcare activities in liaison with other health workers; guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues; sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health; carrying out surgical procedures.
Training and skill; collecting and compiling clinical data; providing clinical outreach and school health services.
Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings; assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities
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Successful candidates for the position of Clinical Officer I and Public Health Officer II shall be appointed on a locum basis for a period of six (6) months under the prevailing terms and conditions of this appointment.
Please Note:
Application documents should include: – detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic certificates, professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents.
Applications and related documents should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Eldoret.
Applicants are advised to indicate the title and advertisement number of the position being applied for on the cover letter subject.
The University of Eldoret is committed to implementing the provisions of Chapter 232 (1), (g,h&i) of the Constitution of Kenya by being an Equal Opportunity Employer, thus women, persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
Any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to the automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants possessing the above qualifications, should send the electronic scanned copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document) to the following email: vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke ;
Only shortlisted candidates will be advised to submit Current, valid documents in compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution, except for EACC shall be obtained by the University for Only shortlisted candidates.
Applications must be received on or before Monday, 23rd December, 2024 at midnight.
No applications submitted after the closing date and time will be considered.
Apply via :
vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke