Consultant (General Surgery) at Imo International Health Systems
Employment Nigeria
06-May-2017
IMO ,
Medical
Imo International Health Systems is a provider of health services. We focus on reducing the healthcare risk of the community by providing quality services for the sick and encouraging preventive behaviors.
POSITION : Surgery Consultant (General Surgery)
Descriptions
- At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance, punctuality and the efficient completion of all tasks assigned.
- Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations
- Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
- In order to meet the on-call requirements of the post, the appointee is required to reside within a reasonable distance to their principal place of work.
- The successful postholder will also participate in the routine and emergency General Surgery workload of the Imo International Health Systems.
- Responsible for the Surgery patients.
- Teaching and supervision of trainee surgeons and general practitioners
- 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.
- Accessible to clinical staff in person or by phone during normal working hours to advice on the treatment and management of patients.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within Imo International Health Systems
- Participate in the development of the surgical and critical care management protocols and guidelines
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical and non-medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular meetings
- 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.
- Promote and develop multidisciplinary teamwork within the specialty and will communicate effectively with all agencies and personnel involved in providing services.
- Responsible for providing procedures relating to the specialty and will develop it in keeping with medical advances.
- Expected to undertake administrative duties associated with patient care
- Assist with the development and implementation of systems under clinical and social care governance that ensure the quality of the surgical service offered by IIHS
- Participates in clinical audit activities and applies the results to improve the service.
Other Responsibilities:
- Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
- Organizing workloads
- Providing general pre and post-operative care
- 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.
Qualifications
- Must have MBBS
- Possess certificates of full registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- A fellow and a practicing surgery consultant.
- Must be computer literate
Requirements:
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Work long, flexible and on-call hours, often under pressure
- Practical skills
- Ability to solve problems
- Decision-making skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner
- Drive to continue learning throughout career.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's and copy of current licence to: careers@imoihealth.com with position applied for as the subject
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