Takoradi Technical University invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for appointment as Physician Assistant.

Job Summary

• Physician assistant will provide a broad range of services that begin with an initial patient consultation and continue with ongoing care and assessment throughout the clinical relationship

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• to examine patients to obtain information using the Standard Treatment Guidelines, make tentative diagnosis ad decisions about management and treatment of patients
• to administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret test results for deviations from normal to prescribe therapy or medication with Medical Officer’s approval, to perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunization suturing and wound care management
• to instruct and counsel patients about prescribe therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance
• provide Medical Officer with assistance during complicated medical procedures, to supervise and coordinate activities of nursing staff, medical technicians/assistants and other patients care personnel

Qualification Required & Experience

• a minimum of a degree in related field is required
• must have at least three (3) year post-qualification experience working as a Physician Assistant
• it is desirable to live in areas not far from the Clinic’s location for easy commute to work
applicant must have checkable references

Location: Takoradi

Closing Date: 31 March, 2020