Family Physician at Cedarcrest Hospitals

Purpose of the Role

• The Family Physician who reports directly to the Head of Medicine, will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases. The incumbent will be responsible for patients' routine check-ups as well as non-emergency medical situations that arise; undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health conditions and discover possible issues.
• Take emergency calls, admit and manage in patients as well as running outpatient clinic
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine patients' conditions.
• Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.
• Prescribe 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 to injuries and refer patients to specialists where needed (ophthalmologist, orthopedist, neurologist, etc.).
• Keep records of patients' diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g, allergic episodes) on Helium plus.
• 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.
• Do ward round for medical patients.
• Perform any other additional tasks assigned you.
• Responsible for personal career development and keeping abreast with the latest knowledge and research in your field.
• Seeing patients on emergency basis depending on specialty required
• Performing surgical procedures that commensurate with Family Medicine surgical competency.
• Keep your medical practicing licenses current and your file updated with the HR office annually
• Understand and adhere to the reporting/escalation lines. Head of Department →Medical Director
• Pursue personal research and publishing of your own work within ethical bounds. A target of at least 2 annual publications is desirable
• Providing comprehensive medical services for family members, regardless of age or sex, on a continuing basis.

Hierarchy:

• This role reports to the Head of Medicine.

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) registered with MDCN with a valid practicing license.
• 5 - 7 years work experience.
• Must have a Post Graduate / Residency qualification in Family Medicine.
• Proven experience as a Family Physician.
• Must have a Current Practicing License
• Fellowship of National Postgraduate Medical College or West African College in relevant subspecialty or its 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 communicator who can empathize with patients.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.