JOB DESCRIPTION

HOUSE OFFICER
SUPERVISOR: SPECIALIST MEDICAL OFFICER

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: ALL DEPARTMENTS

JOB SUMMARY:

The House Officer will be responsible for diagnosing and administering general medical
treatment to patients in a hospital or through extension services at a clinic, school or other
designated place. Work involves the examination of patients, performing investigations
and carrying out necessary medical treatment in the prevention and control of diseases.
He/she will also be required to assist in major operations. Work is performed under the
general supervision of the professional superior.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

ƒ Performs medical examinations of in and out-patients; diagnoses and makes

prognoses; makes daily ward rounds; writes and maintains up-to-date case records
and makes necessary medical reports.

ƒ Prescribes medical treatment based on medical examinations and diagnosis.

ƒ Refers patients to professional superiors for more detailed attention, as may appear
necessary.

ƒ Examines government employees and other categories of persons in accordance with

government policies.

ƒ Performs post-mortem examinations

ƒ Participates in immunization procedures against infection or communicable diseases

as directed and implement other preventive procedures outlined for the protection and
promotion of public health.

ƒ Undertakes medio-legal duties as may be reasonably required with specialist advice if

necessary.
ƒ Provides medical attention to armed forces personnel and their families, policemen,
firemen and the staff of inmates of detention institutions.
ƒ Performs related work as may be required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge Requirements:
ƒ Knowledge of principles and practices of medicine including the diagnosis of a
variety of diseases and injuries.
ƒ Knowledge of the principles and practices of preventative medicine.
ƒ Knowledge of Public Health Ordinance and of medical jurisprudence.

Skill & Ability Requirements:

ƒ Ability to examine patients, diagnose disease and to prescribe and administer
necessary treatment.
ƒ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees
and the public.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

ƒ Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognized medical degree and the

successful completion of one year’s internship at a General Hospital.
ƒ Registration with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.