Clinical officers (COs) are key healthcare providers who are capable of treating all diseases seen in general practice. They practice independently but may be supervised by a physician in some settings.
This Diploma in Clinical Medicine is aimed at producing a clinical Officer who can provide quality clinical care in the community and hospital settings.
Upon completion of the Clinical Medicine course of study, the graduates will have acquired the knowledge and skills required to: diagnose, manage and prevent disease conditions; Offer leadership in healthcare planning and management and conduct community diagnosis/research.
The curriculum which has been developed by practicing professionals and representation from relevant stakeholders has been evaluated and approved by the Clinical Officers Council (COC).
At the end of the program, a graduate of the Diploma in Clinical Medicine program is expected to:
After 2-3 years upon qualification and registration, a Clinical Officer can proceed for a higher diploma in the following disciplines;
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Clinical Medicine aimed at training clinical Officers for public and private practice, participation in NGO programs and self-employment in addition to forming the basis for academic and professional progression locally and internationally.
The goal is to prepare adequate numbers of clinical officers who are competent and community-oriented in line with Kenya's National Health Policy Framework (2006), the National Health Sector Strategic Plan II (2007-2012), and in accordance with Kenya’s Vision 2030 road map to health.
Expected Outcomes
At the end of the program in Clinical Medicine, the graduate should have the following competencies:
KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) with
The course is divided into 3 modules with each module taking a year to complete.
First Year
Second Year
Third Year