Private practice means the practice of medicine, dentistry, orthopaedics or health work by a clinical officer for a fee either in kind or cash;

Requirements for Private practice by Clinical Officers;

  • Must be registered as a clinical officer under Clinical Officers Act;
  • Has practiced as a clinical officer under a senior clinical officer or senior medical officer for a period of not less than three years; (Attach supporting evidence; Recommendation letter)
  • holds a valid practicing license issued under Clinical officers Act.
  • Make an application to the Registrar Clinical Officers council; to be attached on the portal
  • Register your business name with the registrar of companies (attach Business registration certificate)
  • Have your premise inspected by the Sub County Health Management Committee (attach inspection report)
  • Registration fee is Ksh. 10,000
  • License fee is Ksh. 10,000 for Level 2 and Ksh. 20,000 for level 3

N/B: All applications should be submitted through the Clinical Officers Council portal under private practice section;