Internal Medicine Physician at Cedarcrest Hospitals

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The internal Medicine Physician who reports to the Head of Medicine is responsible for the management of general medical patients and specifically for cardiovascular patients.
• The incumbent will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart and/or cardiovascular conditions through non-invasive procedures or, when necessary, surgical intervention.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Evaluating and managing cardiac and its’ associated disorders.
• Referring patients to surgeons as appropriate
• Evaluating and managing general medical cases.
• Recommending and administering other services as required
• Run clinics, manage emergency and admit patients
• Perform procedures like echocardiograms, stress test, holter tests etc
• Able to organise and coordinate the function of the cardiac suite while also assisting in the running of the cardiac catheterization laboratory
• Able to appropriately prescribe the best modality of intervention as required
• Advise and assist with interventional cardiology and cardiac surgeries when needed
• Monitor patient progress pre and post-procedure
• Understudy with the interventional cardiologist with the goal of becoming proficient in these procedures
• Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals
• Consultations as scheduled
• Participate in regular ward round in the hospital and attend mandatory meeting
• Patients must be properly and clearly counseled before carrying out any procedure. This includes both out-patient and in-patient procedures.
• All procedures must be consented and same verified by the consultant before commencement.
• Pursue ongoing and continuing education to stay on top of the latest research findings
• Managing consultants are ultimately responsible for patient care. The buck stops with you.
• If instructions are left for a Medical Officer to carry out or an investigation to be done, follow up to ensure it has been done and find out the outcome on the patient afterwards.
• Follow up with and cross check accuracy of requested investigation from laboratory and radiology investigations
• Write a report when asking a consultant from a different specialty within to review/ co-manage patients. However a referred patient is still your patient.
• Appropriately written referral must accompany any patient who is being sent out of the hospital for continuation of care. Write a report when asking a consultant from a different specialty within to review/ co-manage patients. However a referred patient is still your patient.
• Appropriately written referral must accompany any patient who is being sent out of the hospital for continuation of care.
• Be responsible for medical report/ referral notes as the primary managing consultant.
• Responsible for personal career development and keeping abreast with the latest knowledge and research in their field.
• 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
• Complete all performance appraisals with supervisors/ line managers/ Heads of department.
• Pursue personal research and publishing of your own work within ethical bounds. A target of at least 2 annual publications is desirable
• Perform any other assigned duties.

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.
• Fellow of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of physician or its equivalent with sub specialization in cardiology
• Years practicing as a Cardiologist
• Extensive knowledge of modern cardiology practices and technology
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Caring and compassionate bedside manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication.
• Outstanding practical and diagnostic skills.
• Great team work spirit, management and leadership skills.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency with the use of the computer.
• Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Leadership ability.
• Innovative ideas to move the practice forward.
• Great interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate compassionately
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile