Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients
• Carrying out specialized clinical care
• Providing psycho-social interventions
• Providing clinical services to patients
• Training, consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities
• Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services
• Coordinating disease surveillance, prevention, and control
• Coordinating health education and promotion
• Implementing health projects and programmes
• Maintaining up-to-date health information systems
• Monitoring provision of health treatment and care
• Undertaking health research; and analyzing medical reports.

Requirements for appointment

• Served as an Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist II for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Master’s degree in the field of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.