Senior Medical Officer at Synapse Resource Center

Reports to: Clinical Director

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Ward Duties

• Be present and contactable within clinic premises at all times during work hours except when on other official duties.
• To carry out a physical examination on all patients before admission according to the Synapse Services
• To maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the Consultant
• To update clinical notes on all patients according to best practice for record-keeping
• To ensure that on admission, patient’s diagnosis in line with ICD is documented on EMR and explained to the patient and Family.
• Ensure that leaflets explaining diagnosis, medication and its effects are given to patient, explained and documented. Follow up that of Consultants, explain the diagnosis to patient and document it.
• To respond promptly to the request of all clinical staff (Consultants, other doctors and nurses) to see patients within the clinic and to advice or start any treatment as indicated.
• Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within the clinic as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, administration of i.v drugs, etc.
• To type and file discharge summaries on all patients discharged from Synapse Services  within 24 hours of discharge
• Must ensure every patient discharged from Synapse Services  sees a doctor for follow up within 7 days post-discharge
• Run regular follow up clinics and encourage patient attendance
• Carry out home visits to review patients
• Lead a clinical team to pick up patients from the community for admission
• Partake in on-call duties

Other Duties

• Contribute to and be a part of Synapse Services Business Team
• Be part of the team that makes contact with Organizations to seek clients for Synapse Services
• Carry out presentations at clinical meetings in various hospitals to inform them of our clinical services
• To examine a sick/injured member of clinic staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment
• Liaise regularly with Service Manager to discuss service improvement
• Carry out regular teaching sessions directed at Nurses, Support Workers and Psychologists.

Administrative Duties

• Be a part of interview panels during staff recruitment
• Be a member of Synapse Services Middle management committee and attend line Management meetings
• Be a co-chair for Educational meetings
• Will be asked to be part of other ad-hoc committees if and when necessary
• Help with providing resources for the business of the centre
• Be a facilitator on some of Synapse Services Training programs
• Read, understand and adhere to clinic policies and procedures
• Health and Safety and Quality Assurance
• Be familiar, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the medical officer’s role in such an event
• Be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the clinic
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager is essential

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• Evidence of completion of NYSC /Exemption.
• Up-to-date MDCN licence
• Post-Graduation qualifications including Masters programs are desirable
• Experience in non-clinical settings that demonstrates exposure to other industries is desirable.
• Strong interest in mental health and Addictions is a pre-requisite for this role
• Relevant experience in mental health is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-NYSC experience in Clinical care and patient management.