Recruitment at Centre for Psychological Medicine

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• The Senior Medical Officer will be a key member of the senior management as s/he leads the overall clinical vision for the Facility and provides clinical direction. The post holder adheres to and supports the mission and purpose of Synapse Services Limited.

Managerial:

• Overall supervision of the clinical aspect of the Hospital; provide oversight, leadership and management to ensure the delivery of quality service to service users;
• Supervise execution and ensure compliance of clinical staff with rules, regulations, policies, procedures of Synapse Services;
• Review and analyze effectiveness of medical and clinical services against standards of best practices;
• Develop departmental policies and programs;
• Provide line management, clinical supervision and support to subordinates;
• Engage in the recruitment, hiring and training of clinical personnel;
• Be involved in appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems;
• Participate in senior management business and clinical strategy development and implementation.

Clinical:

• Inpatient Assessment, ward rounds and review (diagnosis, management, plan, medications);
• Liaising with consultants with regards to Inpatient and Outpatient care;
• Outpatient review and initial assessment;
• Relating with patients relatives / caregivers on present state of health and further management;
• Carry out home pickups of clients/potential clients;
• Staff reviews on health related matters;
• Provide documentation as regards Health reports and discharge summaries of clients;
• 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 medical staff (consultants and other doctors, nurses) to see any 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 check blood sample results and take necessary actions

Other:

• Delegates appropriately, ensuring the necessary resources and support are available, and personally addresses significant obstacles;
• Perform managerial, research duties as assigned;
• Conducts effective meetings;
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, customers, and other people and institutions important to Synapse Services;
• The post holder will be expected to into the NGO (www.reconnecthdi.org) and any additional projects that may require the post holder's attention.

Business Development:

• Develop plans to market the services of the hospital beyond its immediate geographical catchment area;
• Enthusiastically develop and maintain strong business and referral relationships with physicians, discharge planners and the medical community;
• Responsible for tactical and strategic market planning;
• Develop short and long-range management plans to define responsibilities and business activities consistent with hospital goals and objectives;
• Assist in developing and maintaining psychiatrist, psychologist and other allied mental healthcare professional relations, both inside and outside the hospital and amongst sector actors;
• Prepare and make presentations to prospective clients and networks to increase Synapse' visibility;
• Monitor activities of the Business Development team to assure successful strategies are implemented to meeting all set financial targets;

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Possession of a Medical degree (MBBS) with active license from Nigerian Medical and Dental Council
• License to practice as a medical doctor in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Experience in patient assessment
• Experience or training in administrative aspects of healthcare
• Knowledge of managed healthcare systems
• Have significant experience in a healthcare environment at senior level, with some experience in a sales or a business development environment
• Understands the clinical, financial and organizational drivers of success and how they interrelate
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic management experience
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years post- NYSC related experience
• Attention to detail
• Good listening ability
• Excellent relationship management
• Proactive problem solving approach
• Stress tolerance
• Exceptional ethical and moral values
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Computer literate with demonstrated ability in generic computer packages such as Microsoft Office and the use of social media.

Skills:

• Demonstrated business acumen
• Have a strong understanding of the business drivers relevant to a private hospital, ideally through experience in a private hospital setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using persuasion and motivation
• Flexibility to work for longer hours
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill