Medical Officer

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly capable Medical Officer to work in the Department of Plastics
The role will assist in consultation, pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care of patients within the
hospital. To ensure success, medical officers should exhibit extensive clinical knowledge and
demonstrable experience in a similar role. The medical officer should be interested in developing
experience in Plastic Surgery.

Medical Officer Responsibilities:

• Contributing clinical expertise to patient care and providing guidance to nursing staff.
• Ensuring the highest standards in patient care are maintained.
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Ensuring consistent and accurate medical record-keeping practices.
• Inpatients: Pre op, intra op, post-op op and regular reviews of patients
• Outpatients: Assists in preparing for clinics, consulting with patients/caregivers
• Operating Theatre: Assisting in operations and performing procedures under supervision.
• Mobile clinics: Joins teams on mobile clinics for patient triaging.
• Continued learning: Keeping informed on advancements in the field and contributing to
• medical research programs.
• Administration: Reporting to senior management, as well as liaising between the administrative
• and medical staff. Performing administrative duties
• Clinical Governance: Participates in Morbidity and Mortality meetings, Quality Improvement
• Projects and Audit

Medical Officer Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in medicine.
2. Successful completion of the internship
3. Some surgical experience is an advantage