PRINCIPAL CLINICAL OFFICER - ANAESTHETIST

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

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

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

             iii.          Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council;

             iv.          Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

               v.          Certificate in Computer Application skills from recognized institutions; and

             vi.          Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

i.             Implementation of clinical services programmes and procedures, guidelines, standards, ethics and quality assurance systems;

ii.           Providing of clinical and family care services in health institutions and communities;

iii.         Coordination of clinical and family care services in health institutions and communities;

iv.          Reviewing medical-legal standards and guidelines;

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

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

vii.        Identifying skills mix and training needs for provision of quality services in relevant specialized service areas;

viii.       Capacity building for disaster preparedness and emergency response; and

ix.          Coaching and mentoring staff.