Job Vacancies at EHA Clinics

MISSION OBJECTIVE

• The clinical services department ensures delivery of high quality medical and laboratory services that are patient centered in order to ensure optimal health and well being for patients achieving the organization’s mission and vision.
• The Medical Doctor will perform a range of functions including but not limited to; initial history taking, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. S/he must demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, especially in assessing and diagnosing patients, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the healthcare team and the Management Team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
• The Medical Doctor will also review and act appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding patients.
• In addition, S/he will be expected to occasionally carry out some home visits to patients registered on the Membership Scheme.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ENSURE PROCESS INTEGRITY

PURPOSE

• Conduct telemedicine consultations which may involve discussing results and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
• Determine diagnosis and treatment plans, in consultation with patient(s) or referring to Supervising doctor(s) as appropriate. Conduct and oversee clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
• Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyze,determine, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.
• Participate and oversee all treatment and preventative healthcare services as delegated and agreed upon by the supervising Practice Manager(s). Assist in clinical instruction and supervision of medical and nursing staff as well as other interns/student doctors.

ADVISE ENGAGEMENT

• Provide and explain clinical instructions to the nursing staff and other clinical care teams as required. Communicate when necessary with colleagues in Clinical care and hospital specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and coordinate activities, or exchange information.
• Communicate where necessary with colleagues in Clinical care and hospital specialists to discuss or recommend referring specific patients, plan and coordinate activities, or exchange information to improve the quality of patient care. .
• Identify and liaise regularly with community hospitals, consultants, and other health care providers, insurance companies, and other community organizations to refer/consult on specific cases, participate in community service and education projects and activities.
• Recommend direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines. Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyze, diagnose, and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.

SUSTAIN STANDARDS DELIVERY

• Fully document all aspects of patient care, reconcile and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes. Attend regular educational meetings organized by the practice in order to clinical knowledge, practice policy and guidelines timely
• Contribute to clinical development by developing a special interest and help to establish appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, ensuring compliance with approved standard treatment guidelines.
• Support and Sustain clinical research and efforts within the EHA Clinics leading to the publication of papers.

TARGETED SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Degree In Medicine - MBBS, MbChB, MD, DO in any Global, National, or State recognized University and conforming to the guidelines as set out by the Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.
• Completion of compulsory internship and a minimum of 2 years post NYSC. Up-to-date registration and license from the MDCN
• Completion of BLS, ACLS.

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 PURPOSE

• Provide effective medication use and become the people’s trusted ally against health issues that way, you can deliver maximum value to both the pharmacy and society. Review and develop the clinic's pharmacy policies and regulations.
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases. Manage clinical risk.
• Provide professional advice on cosmetics or para-pharmaceuticals.

   ENGAGEMENT

• Document patient and family education. Develop and implement the teaching plan utilizing the patient education manual. Think critically in adapting to change, judging situations, and taking appropriate decisions.
• Adhere to EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
• Interpret symptoms so that the patient can either be given immediate treatment for a trifling condition or be referred to the doctor. Protect patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols. Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Provide pharmaceutical care services which may include, but are not limited to, patient needs assessment, age and disease-specific drug therapy and patient education, care adjustments based on patient response, and clinical interventions to identify, minimize, and avoid adverse drug reactions.

DELIVERY

• Prepare and dispense medications to patients on physician’s order. Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of the clinic drug formulary. Records of all drugs, doses, and prices on the automated inventory of the clinic. Review, analyze and respond to different situations encountered daily.
• Review and execute physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality. Maintain full control over delivering, stocking, and labeling medicine and other products. Develop effective medication plans to minimize the risk of adverse side effects.
• Maintain pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.

TARGETED SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum qualification of Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/M.Pharm/PharmD Minimum of two (2) years post NYSC progressive experience in Pharmacy within the private and public sector. Experience working with public health and health systems is an advantage.
• Candidates must be a registered member of Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) with an up-to-date practicing license

Remuneration:

EHA Clinics is committed to fair and competitive compensation for its employees. We want our team members in all locations to feel valued for their unique skills, expertise, and talents and remunerated accordingly, so we can attract and retain the best and most passionate people. 

Key Areas of Note 

• Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
• Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service
• Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. EHA Clinics is a tobacco-free environment.