Consultant Psychiatrist at Synapse Resource Center

Employment Type: Full time – 40 hours a week

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will:

• Be responsible for patient assessment and diagnosis prior to admission, in patient care, discharge planning and aftercare.
• Construct an accurate summary of patient’s needs, strengths, and a comprehensive individualized risk assessment that contributes to care planning.
• Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives and any other concerned bodies.
• Run family sessions in line with the patients treatment plan and when the need arises.
• Contribute to other departments in the organization – Business development, Administration and Management.
• Provide Clinical leadership in interaction, planning and collaboration with multidisciplinary team comprising of Psychiatric Nurses, Support Workers, and Clinical Psychologists in delivering a comprehensive high quality service.
• Clinically support, coordinate and consult for sister organisations.
• Organize and supervise weekly clinical meetings.
• Play an active role in our sister charity organization, Reconnect Health Development Initiative.
• Take a lead role in developing mental health services.
• Be required to perform on call duties.

Required Qualification and Experience

• Applicant must have a degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
• Must have a fellowship from either the West African College of Physicians or the National Postgraduate College of Nigeria
• Must have 4-6 years of experience in mental health service provision
• Applicant must be a registered member of Medical and Dental council Of Nigeria and should still own a valid practicing license
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting application
• Good communication skills