Consultant Radiologist at Anadach Consulting

Job Summary:

This role is handled by a physician who specializes in using medical imaging to diagnosis illnesses in patients. They review varieties of imaging tools such as; ultrasound, MRI, CT to assess and treat patient. They consult with other doctors in the treatment of patients. They are responsible for interpreting the test done by technicians before consulting with their clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Result Areas (KRA)

The key result areas of this role are:

Clinical Service Delivery

• Undertake and report on radiological diagnostic and interventional procedures where appropriate.
• Provide expert advice to referring clinicians on the most appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Determine the exact image required for diagnosis and delivering orders.
• Performing minimal surgical techniques with image guidance when necessary.
• Advice and support other radiology staff in the radiological processes.
• Contribute to quality patient care by participating in case planning with other members of the medial team.

To be "on-call" or participate in shift Rota’s is a requirement of the position.

Administrative Functions

• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital and patient care including ensuring discharge summaries and medico-legal correspondence are completed with no delay.
• Be aware of and adhere to all Lily Hospital policies and procedure in reference to clinical practice.
• Ensure credentialing requirements before any procedure is carried out.
• Coordinates the departmental activities with those of the hospital.
• Ensure accomplishment of quality training in the department.
• Any other additional responsibility as maybe assigned by senior leadership.

Health and Safety

• Maintain safe practices on all radiologic procedures in line with international standard.
• Comply with all the provisions of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• The job holder must have a license to practice medicine from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and should be a licensed Radiologist certified by the West African College of Surgeons or the National Post graduate Medical College.
• Proven work experience of 3-5 years cognate experience as a radiologist or similar role
• The job holder must have good communication skills, ability to remain calm in stressful situations, self-discipline and excellent long-term concentration.
• Job holder must have a working knowledge of global quality assurance, clinical audit principles and processes and must exhibit a commitment towards continuous quality improvement.
• Familiarity with cultural and religious concerns of patients, and current legislation on patient rights.
• Job holder must portray a caring and professional manner in all aspects of work.
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail to interpret imaging results
• Must show evidence of competence in management of radiological cases and evidence of active participation in relevant research
• The job holder must have good communication skills, and ability to work well under extreme pressure, self-discipline and excellent long-term concentration.