Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct orthopedic clinics and reviews for patients with orthopedic surgery conditions.
- Screen patients with the assistance of orthopedic surgeons.
- carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill
- Study patients’ medical histories, then meet with them to discuss their complaints and symptoms
- Examine or supervise the examination and diagnostic testing of patients
- Make diagnoses, and make recommendations
- Offer specialized clinical services including Orthopedics
- Compiling and analyzing clinical data;
- Prescribe drugs and supplements
- Create postoperative-care plans, and assist in the follow-up of patients
- Attend different mobile clinics from time to time
- Conducting ward rounds reviewing and making appropriate referrals
- Conduct research and receive continuing education
Education
- Diploma or Degree in Medicine and surgery from a recognized institution
- Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers Council
- 2-3 years of practice