Ongoing Recruitment at Imo International Health Systems November 2016

Job Location: Imo
Report to: Chief Medical Director

Job Summary

• The medical doctor examines, diagnoses, and treats patients.
• Medical doctors will diagnose patient’s conditions using examinations and tests.
• Based on their findings, they prescribe treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries.

Job Description

• Medical care of inpatients including both neonates and older children until full separation of the neonatal and general paediatric
• The Consultant will be responsible for the general Paediatric patients and emergency admissions.
• Out-patient clinics which may include community clinics
• Teaching and supervision of trainee paediatricians and general practitioners
• Clinical training and experience in paediatrics
• Neonatology experience and expertise/experience of child protection as a specialist
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Adhere to the Standard Duties and Responsibilities Participate in the provision and administration of the department services for patients
• Hold a leadership role in shaping policy in the Hospital with regard to the management of department services, in line with best practice and international accreditation standards.
• Be easily accessible to clinical staff in person or by phone during normal working hours to advice on the treatment and management of patients.
• To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence and in line with policies as specified by the Employer.
• To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.
• To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors treating patients under the Consultant’s care.
• Demonstrate a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients/service users, families, colleagues, managers, other health service staff and stakeholders from other organization
• Prime responsibility is for patient care, best diagnosis and team leadership. The successful applicant will also be involved in clinical governance, education and training.
• To take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care
• To provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within Imo International Health Systems
• To participate in the development of the paediatrics and critical care treatment protocols and guidelines
• To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical and non-medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular meetings
• To be accountable for the continuous care of patients and, as part of this responsibility, ensuring appropriate standards of care for patients and standards of training for other staff at all times.
• The post-holder will promote and develop multidisciplinary teamwork within the specialty and will communicate effectively with all agencies and personnel involved in providing paediatric services
• The post-holder will be responsible for providing procedures relating to the specialty and will develop it in keeping with medical advances
• The post-holder will continue to develop protocols for the establishment and monitoring of standards of care and reviewing effectiveness of practice in the light of available evidence and recommended guidelines.
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
• The post-holder, will assist with the development and implementation of systems under clinical and social care governance that ensure the quality of the paediatric service offered by IIHS
• The paediatric consultant will participates in clinical audit activities and applies the results to improve the service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work long, flexible and on-call hours, often under pressure
• Good practical skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Effective decision-making skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner
• Drive to continue learning throughout career

Other Responsibilities:

• Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
• Organizing workloads
• Monitoring and ensure administering of medication
• Assessing and planning treatment requirements liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and healthcare professionals
• Writing reports and maintaining records promoting health education
• Referring patients to specialists and consultants in hospital departments.
• Diagnosing any ailments
• Prescribing medications

Basic Qualifications

• Must have MBBS
• The individual must possess certificates of full registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Must be a fellow and recognized as a consultant in his/her specialty
• The individual must be computer literate.