PRINCIPAL REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER I

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

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

ii.           Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in any of the following disciplines: Anesthesia, Ear, Nose, Throat/Audiology, Child Health and Pediatrics, Lung and skin, Orthopedics and Trauma, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery, Dermatology and Venereology, or Medical Education from a recognized institution;

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

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

v.            Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability 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.