Clinical Officer – Embu

About the role

Equity Afia is seeking a qualified Clinical Officer to join its team in Embu. The role involves delivering high‑quality patient care, diagnosing and treating a range of medical and surgical conditions, and supporting public health initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive services.
• Manage common medical and surgical conditions in a busy health facility.
• Participate in public health programmes and community outreach.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and professional standards.

Required profile

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council and hold a valid practising licence.
• Minimum one (1) year post‑internship experience in a public or private hospital.
• Experience working in a high‑volume health facility.
• Knowledge of non‑communicable disease (NCD) management.
• Certificates in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Strong clinical competence, analytical ability, and self‑initiative.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and handle pressure with resilience and compassion.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficient computer skills for data entry, analysis, and report generation.