Registered Clinical Officer III

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
   
2. Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council and valid practicing license
   
3. Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
   

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
   
2. Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council and valid practicing license
   
3. Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
   

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level. Will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

1. Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
   
2. Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
   
3. Guiding and counseling. patients, clients and staff on health issues;
   
4. Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
   
5. Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
   
6. Collecting and compiling clinical data; and
   
7. Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.