Registered Clinical Officer (Ophthalmologist)

July 10, 2023
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Job Description

  • Full Time
  • Kericho

Kericho County

VISION
A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life.
MISSION
To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS
The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.Duties and Responsibilities

Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients;
Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports on patients;
Guiding and counseling patients;
Preparing and management of patients for ophthalmological procedures;
Organizing medical teams and convening health management committee;
Management of the ophthalmology unit.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Served in the grade of Registered Clinical Officer II, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
A Diploma Certificate in Ophthalmology;
A Certificate of Registeration from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
A Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.

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