Nakuru County Government
Nakuru County Government is recruiting a Registered Clinical Officer I specializing in Psychiatry to join their health services team. This full-time job opportunity in Kenya offers the chance to provide clinical care and mental health support in a county health setting. If you hold the required clinical qualifications and practicing license, you can apply for this role on a rolling basis.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: County Government Jobs, Healthcare Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nakuru
- Company: Nakuru County Government
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Last Updated: March 27, 2026
Registered Clinical Officer I (Psychiatry) at Nakuru County Government – Nakuru County Government Kenya Job Details
Job Requirements
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or Clinical Medicine & Community Health;
- Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine – Psychiatry;
- Valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council;
- Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers Council; and
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills
Job Description
- Taking history, examining, diagnosing, and treating patients’ common ailments;
- Implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health workers;
- Guiding and counselling patients, clients, and staff on health issues;
- Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
- Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
- Collecting and compiling clinical data;
- Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
- Clinical management of psychiatric patients, mental health assessments, treatment planning, and support under supervision of senior medical staff.
🎯 How to Apply
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.nakuru.go.ke.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for this Registered Clinical Officer I (Psychiatry) at Nakuru County Government job in Kenya, you must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or Clinical Medicine & Community Health, plus a Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine specializing in Psychiatry. You also need a valid practicing license and Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers Council, as well as a Certificate in Computer Application Skills to be eligible for this full-time position.
The primary responsibilities include taking patient histories, examining and diagnosing common ailments, and providing clinical management of psychiatric patients with mental health assessments and treatment planning. Jobs in this role also require implementing community health activities, guiding and counselling patients on health issues, performing minor surgical procedures within your scope, collecting clinical data, and referring patients to appropriate health facilities under supervision of senior medical staff.
Job applications for this Registered Clinical Officer I (Psychiatry) at Nakuru County Government are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning you can submit your application at any time until the position is filled. To apply for this job jobs in Kenya, ensure you have all required documents including your diploma certificates, practicing license, registration certificate, and computer skills certificate ready for submission with your application.
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