Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B;Ch.B degree recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
• Have successfully finished one 1 year Internship Programme;
• Be registered by MP&DB;
• Have a valid practicing license; and
• Be computer literate.

Roles and Responsibilities;

• Diagnose, care and treat clients;
• Perform medical and surgical procedures;
• Prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters;
• Participate in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment;
• Provide health education;
• Teach and coach medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns; and
• Prepare clinical documents for legal and medical purposes.