An integral member of the HMT and any other committees in the hospital ;
Chair to the Medicines and Therapeutics committee (MTC);
Draw up duty roster for all medical doctors and medical interns;
Compile and submit all medical-related reports;
To provide information and updates on new guidelines and policies on health, disease and their management;
Respond to all calls of duty by the intern doctor or nurse-on duty, whether emergency or otherwise, as quickly as possible;
Physically review all patients and instruct, in writing, all recommendations ;
Assist the consultant in all the wards, theatres and clinics Observe timeliness in service delivery at all times;
Conduct teaching ward rounds with the interns and students rotating in the clinical area whenever the specialist is not there or as assigned by the consultant;
Undertake certain specified emergency surgeries, minor or major, with the assistance of the intern doctor(s) or students (s);
Fill P.3 Forms;
Perform Post mortems (PMs) and duly fill autopsy forms;
Filling of Death Certificates;
Undertake medical examinations and certify physical fitness;
Attend to court cases;
Provide education for prevention of disease and health promotional activities; Participate in outreach health activities;
Prepare and implement annual work plan based on department work plan;
Using your job description and work plan, to continually appraise yourself and rectify any shortcomings or suggest necessary assistance;
Ensure
that you undertake requisite professional development activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.), Medical Doctor (MD);
Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Senior Management and Strategic Leadership Development D Registered by the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board;
A comprehensive understanding of clinical and surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures D Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminologies, medical conditions and their management;
The analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement proper care plan D Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach and counsel patients; instruct health care personnel on procedures and treatment D Ability to analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and make preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician;
Registered by the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board;
One year of Internship in a government approved health facility.
