MEDICAL OFFICER

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1. the Medical Officer makes sure that standard hygiene rules are followed, so that the health of the crew stays high. He handles ill people quickly using isolation methods where necessary to contain any spread of illness through a crew. He alone dispenses medicine. The Medical Officer must have a basic training in first aid prior to going on post of the Medical Officer. He must remain single hatted. He is also a vital terminal on the Fitness Board as he can spot the chronically ill and malingerers who are non producers, also the PTS and those with out tech. (CBO 217)

2. a post in Qualifications Divisions which has as its main purpose: increasing the number of staff declared in good health. Keeping the environment, health and hygiene standards high. (BPL 3 Oct 70 II)