Consultant Family Physician / Hospitalist at Cedarcrest Hospitals

The Role

• The Family Physician / Hospitalist reports directly to the Medical Director, will be responsible for providing excellent in-house patient care.
• The incumbent will be responsible for patients' routine check-ups as well as emergency and non-emergency medical situations that arise; undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.
• The Family Physician is also responsible for managing the entire treatment process for in-patients and recommending treatment plans, recording medical histories, and updating information for existing patient records with the most recent findings.
• The duties of the family physician / Hospitalist include; conducting routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues; giving appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.), and preventative actions to promote overall health.
• Responsibilities will also include, conducting examinations on ill patients and evaluating symptoms to determine their condition as well as referring patients to specialists or surgeons where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop a personal relationship with patients.
• Provide excellent patient care for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health conditions and discover possible issues.
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
• Conduct examinations to patients and evaluate symptoms to determine patients' conditions.
• Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness.
• Take patient medical histories.
• Create and recommend treatment plans.
• Order laboratory tests and interpret lab test results to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities.
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high-performing medical team.
• Examine and provide treatments for injuries and refer patients to specialists where needed.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.
• Keep records of patients' diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g, allergic episodes) on Medicplus.
• Respond to patient’s questions and concerns about their health care and well-being.
• Discuss proper nutrition, hygiene, and self-care with patients to promote good health.
• Make use of patient health data in medical analysis.
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
• Conducts routine staff screening.
• Develops and broadens the scope of the family medicine services.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) registered with MDCN with a valid practicing license.
• 3 - 10 years work experience.
• Must have a Post Graduate / Residency qualification in Family Medicine.
• Fellowship of any of the relevant colleges with family medicine sub-specialization e.g, FWACP, FMCP, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven experience as a Family Physician. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Respect for patient confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• The employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.