ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CLINICAL SERVICES

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

i.             Served in the grade of Principal Clinical Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.           Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;

iii.         Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; clinical medicine, public health, reproductive health, tropical medicine, coroner and forensic medicine, family health, health systems management, international health, community health and development, health economics or disaster management from a recognized institution;

iv.          Certificate of registration from the Clinical Officer’s Council;

v.            Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;

vi.          Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and

vii.        Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

i.             Implementing clinical services programs, procedure, guidelines, standards, ethics and quality assurance system;

ii.           Providing clinical and health care services in health institution and communities;

iii.         Reviewing medico-legal standards and guidelines;

iv.          Undertaking research on critical health issues and emerging trends;

v.            Implementing referral strategies and guidelines in liaison with other stakeholders;

vi.          Identifying skills mix and training for quality services provision in the relevant specialized service areas; and

vii.        Capacity building for disaster preparedness and emergency response and coaching and mentoring of staff.