Hsemw Medical Officer Senior, Supplementary Panel Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearach

The overall objective of this post is to assist the Principal Medical Officer in carrying out the community medical services function within a designated integrated services area.

The Senior Medical Officer working in the Department of Community Health will carry out the range of duties allocated by the Principal Medical Officer within a designated Care Group at Community Care level.

Working within the Department of Community Health the SMO will work closely with other SMO’s, Managers of Care Groups, and Heads of Discipline.

The Department of Community Health will provide a range of medical services in the areas of Child and Adolescent Health, Immunisations, Services for Older Persons and those with Physical, Sensory and Learning Disabilities.

An SMO will be assigned to provide services within a defined care group or groups.