Job Description
MCPSB/01/07/2023 REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER III JG ‘H’– (9) POSTS.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a:-
i). Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a
recognized institution; and
ii). Certificate of Registration by Clinical Officers’ Council
iii). Valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers’ Council ;
iv). Certificate in computer applications skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
This is an entry grade into this cadre and an officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer.
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or
inpatient health facility;
(ii) Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
(iii) Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
(iv) Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
(v) Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
(vi) Collecting and compiling clinical data; and
(vii) Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.