RU/AFP/01/12/24
Job Description
An officer at this level shall:
Provide health education to clients regularly on identified health needs to help prevent diseases;
Measure and record patients’ vital information such as temperature, weight and blood pressure to help maintain good health;
Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to restore health to patients;
Complete health records of patients to capture health conditions and healthcare services offered to help in data collection; ~
Administer medication to patients and counsel them to help restore their health;
Maintain records of drugs used after working hours to avoid wastage and stock-out;
Evaluate patients’ health outcomes by scheduling them for review visits when necessary to help restore their health;
Conduct minor surgical procedures such incision and drainage of abscesses to help restore health;
Decontaminate, clean, dry and sterilize used medical instruments and equipment to prevent spread of diseases;
Order and interpret medical tests as need arises so as to ascertain/confirm diagnosis before treatment;
Refer routine and emergency patients for investigation or specialist attention to avoid complications; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Specification for Appointment
For appointment to this grade candidates must have:-
Successfully completed three (3) year pre-service training in a recognized institution.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
Be registered with Clinical Officers Council (COC) of Kenya.
With a valid practicing license.
At least three (3) years post qualification working experience.
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Rongo University is an equal opportunity employer and does not practice discrimination based on gender, disability, race, tribe and/or religion.For this position, five (5) copies of application documents including testimonials and curriculum vitae should be submitted. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and on the envelope.Applications should be addressed-to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) and must be received before wednesday 18th December 2024
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