CHIEF REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

i.             Served in the grade of Senior Registered Clinical Officer, for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.           Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;

iii.         Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two weeks (2) from a recognized institution;

iv.          Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council;

v.            Certificate in Computer Application skills from recognized institutions;

vi.          Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

i.             Conducting ward rounds, reviewing and making appropriate referrals;

ii.           Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill;

iii.         Offering specialized clinical services;

iv.          Compiling and analysing clinical data;

v.            Implementation of clinical services programmes and procedures, guidelines, standards, ethics and quality assurance systems;

vi.          Providing of clinical and family care services in health institutions and communities;

vii.        Coordination of clinical and family care services in health institutions and communities;

viii.       Assessing, preparing and representing medical-legal reports;

ix.          Implementing referral strategies and guidelines in liaison with other stakeholders;

x.           Identifying skills mix and training needs for provision of quality services in relevant specialized service areas;

xi.          Capacity building for disaster preparedness and emergency response; and

xii.        Coaching and mentoring staff.