Consultant - Nephrologist at R-Jolad Hospital

Position Summary: Clinical consultants in medical and surgical services serve as linchpins between clinical expertise and healthcare administration.

This role involves blending medical knowledge with strategic advice to ensure high-quality patient care while aligning with organizational goals. R Jolad clinical consultants are expected to drive quality across all sites in the system in their respective specialties.

Core Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders

Internal On-Site

• Medical director, doctors including consultants and medical officers, Nurses, pharmacists, clinical administration team, front desk officers, patient care representatives, lab and pharmacy personnel, HSE team, COO, CFO, and HR

External

• Patients, locums consultants, etc.

Accountabilities:

Shall work with and under the supervision of HOD Internal Medicine, the Medical Director and Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical education of house officers, residents and medical officers.
• Participate in clinical lectures for learning Fridays and review of M&M cases for presentation.
• Provide monthly admission, referral, morbidity and mortality statistics to the medical director, under guidance of the head of department (HOD) of the department where applicable.
• Assistance in recruiting of doctors and review of the monthly departmental schedules prepared by the patient care experience team.

• Participate in monthly departmental meetings and • Provide strategic vision and leadership to clinicians (nurses and doctors) within the department.
• Assists with audits of charts by junior doctors.
• Make known to the HOD any requisitions as needed for equipment and supplies through appropriate channels using R Jolad supplies and procurement.
• Remain up to date on standard clinical practice in the relevant specialty
• Lead grief and bereavement outreach to patients and families who experience bad outcomes such as significant morbidity or death
• Feedback to the CMO is expected within one week of such outreach. In cases where the HOD is not available to lead this function, they can delegate to a consultant physician within the department.
• Be present for M&M presentations especially for cases from the department
• Review and approve relevant medical reports regarding significant outcomes before submission to the medical director and management
• Like every consultant, attend M&Ms where the HOD is the managing consultant.
• Provide expert medical advice to patients, healthcare organizations on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Develop and implement clinical guidelines and protocols to improve patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Provide or supervise expert management of patients according to internationally recognized specialist guidelines

Qualifications and Competencies

• Completion of a recognized medical school program and obtaining an MBBS.
• Completion of a residency program in a chosen specialty, leading to a specialist qualification.
• Must be a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians or the National Postgraduate College of Nigeria in the different sub-specialties.
• Five years Post Fellowship experience will be an advantage.
• Holding an active medical license to practice in the region or country of employment.
• Ongoing participation in CPD programs to stay updated with the latest medical advancements and maintain competency.
• Experience in conducting clinical research, and contributing to medical journals.

Experience

• Several years of pre-residency clinical experience, typically 5-10 years.
• Additional experience or fellowship training in a subspecialty area, allowing for further expertise in a narrower field.
• Experience in teaching medical students, residents, or junior doctors, and mentoring other healthcare professionals.
• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to integrated patient care, and working effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Participation in clinical research, contributing to advancements in their field and staying at the forefront of medical knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience in providing compassionate, patient-centered care, including complex decision-making and managing patient relationships.

Key Skills

• Good time management and punctuality
• The ability to build a rapport with patients from a variety of backgrounds and communicate with their relatives and caregivers.
• Tolerance and patience
• Good physical health
• Interpersonal skills
• A team player with a positive mindset
• Clinical expertise in your specialty.

Deliverables

These are to be submitted to the HOD and Medical Director:

• Summary report after grief and bereavement counseling within the department within one week of occurrence
• Reviewed medical summary report following a contested death or outcome no more than seven days after its occurrence. The managing consultant or a designee can write this but must be reviewed by the HOD
• Report of weekly review of documentation on the first Thursday of the following month referencing the preceding month
• Monthly admission, referral, morbidity, and mortality statistics as directed by HOD
• Review report of M&M cases no more than one week after M&M

Personal Qualities

• In-depth knowledge and experience in their medical specialty, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior doctors, guide clinical teams, and contribute to the development of best practices within the medical field.
• Strong decision-making skills, especially under pressure, to make informed and timely clinical decisions.
• Empathy and sensitivity towards patients, understanding their needs, and providing compassionate care.
• Clear and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring everyone understands treatment plans and medical advice.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex medical cases and find solutions to challenging health issues.
• Upholding ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality and trust.
• Flexibility to keep up with advancements in medical practices, technologies, and treatments.
• Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
• Emotional strength and resilience to handle the demands of the job, including high-stress situations and long hours.