VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Advertisement Date: 1st September 2026

CLINICAL OFFICER – ONE (1) POST

St. Lawrence Egoji Teachers College invites applications from suitably qualified and competent candidates for the position of Clinical Officer on a 2 years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (plus) with at least a C in Biology and English or Kiswahili, and a C- in any other two (2) Science subjects.
2. Successfully completed at least three (3) years of pre-service training in Clinical Medicine at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) or another recognized medical training institution and obtained a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and surgery.
3. Be registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
4. Possess a valid/current practising licence issued by the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
5. Have demonstrated competence and ability to organize, perform and discharge clinical duties at the required level.
6. Be proficient in basic computer applications. Experience with electronic health or health-management systems will be an added advantage.
7. Five-year relevant work experience in a health facility.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide clinical services to students and staff attending the College dispensary.
2. Take patients’ histories, conduct clinical examinations, make appropriate diagnoses and initiate treatment within the officer’s scope of practice and applicable clinical guidelines.
3. Prescribe and administer medicines in accordance with professional standards, approved treatment protocols and applicable laws.
4. Manage common illnesses and minor clinical conditions and undertake minor procedures, including wound dressing and suturing where appropriately trained and authorized.
5. Attend to emergencies and make appropriate referrals to hospitals or other health facilities where a patient’s condition requires further investigation or treatment.
6. Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date clinical records, registers and reports.
7. Provide health education and promote preventive and promotive health practices among students and staff.
8. Monitor, account for and maintain the security and proper storage of medicines, medical supplies and equipment in the facility.
9. Participate in health and safety, infection prevention and control, public-health activities and other approved College health programmes.
10. Perform any other lawful and relevant duties as may be assigned by the authorized officer.

3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants should submit an application letter clearly indicating the position applied for, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, registration certificate and current practising licence. The CV should include reliable telephone contacts, email address and names and contacts of three (3) referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE PRINCIPAL
ST. LAWRENCE EGOJI TEACHERS COLLEGE
PRIVATE BAG 60402 – IGOJI

Applications may be delivered to the College offices or submitted through the official College email egojiteachers@gmail.com

4. CLOSING DATE

The application must reach the College not later than WEDNESDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

St. Lawrence Egoji Teachers College is an equal opportunity institution and encourages qualified applicants to apply including persons living with disability.

ADVERTISEMENT DATE: 1st SEPTEMBER 2026  |  CLOSING DATE: 16th SEPTEMBER 2026