Duties and Responsibilities 

An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. and will also be responsible for the following;

Taking medical history, 
Examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility; 
Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues; 
Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities; 
Assessing, preparing and presenting medical legal reports;
Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
Implementing community healthcare activities with other health workers; sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and Promotive health; 
Providing clinical outreach and school health and services;
Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill; and collecting data and compiling clinical data
Pre-operative preparations of patients for surgery; 
Administering general anesthesia to patients prior to medical procedures and reverse the situation; 
Monitoring, evaluating, overseeing and providing continuous assessment of patient before, during and after surgery
Participating in management of all patients in ICU; 
Preparing anesthetic plans and mentor and train students and other staff in the hospital. 
Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment 

Practiced for a minimum period of one (1) year (Attach evidence)
National Higher Diploma in Anesthesia from a recognized institution;
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution; 
Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers Council; 
Valid Practicing License from the Clinical Officers Council
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