Senior Medical Officer and Clinical Lead at Synapse Resource Center

Location: Synapse Japonica in Port Harcourt
Reports to: Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical 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 Synapse Policy
• 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 within a week of 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. Encourage consultants to explain 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 72 hours of discharge
• Must ensure every patient discharged from Synapse Services sees a doctor 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 dDuties:

• Run a smoking cessation clinic
• Contribute to and be a part of Synapse Business Team
• Be part of the team that makes contact with Organizations to seek clients for Synapse
• 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 Middle management committee and attend line Management meetings
• Be a co-chair for Synapse Educational meetings
• Will be asked to be part of other adhoc committees if and when necessary
• Take a lead role in developing and writing proposals for Synapse japonica Services
• Be a facilitator on some of Synapse Services Training programs
• Read understand and adhere to clinic policies and procedures
• Will be a clinical and managerial lead
• Will be a part of the Business Development team

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's of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• Post Graduation qualifications including Masters programs are desirable
• Experience in non-clinical settings that demonstrates exposure to other industries is desirable.
• Relevant experience in mental health is desirable
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Clinical care and patient management.

Development:

• Will be sponsored to internal training programs and if exceptional will be exposed to international training programs
• Will be expected to engage in self-directed learning