Vacancies at Cedarcrest Hospitals

Purpose of the Role

• The internal medicine specialist physician is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to adult patients, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of illnesses and health conditions at Cedarcrest Hospitals.
• Have in-depth knowledge and expertise in managing complex medical cases and coordinating care for patients with multiple health issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Consultations, Emergency calls: Conduct thorough medical evaluations and assessments of clinic and admitted patients, taking into account their medical history, symptoms, and relevant diagnostic tests. Use this information to make accurate diagnoses and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Preventive Care: Emphasize preventive measures to promote overall health and well-being among patients. This includes recommending vaccinations, health screenings, lifestyle modifications, and health education to manage risk factors
• Disease Management: Develop and implement treatment plans for various medical conditions, including chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disorders, and more. Monitor the progress of patients and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as specialists, nurses, and allied health staff, to provide coordinated and multidisciplinary care to patients with complex medical needs.  Prescribing Medications: Prescribe medications as appropriate for managing acute and chronic conditions, ensuring patient safety and monitoring for potential side effects or drug interactions
• Diagnostic Tests and Procedures: Order and interpret various diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies, and biopsies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Patient Education: Educate patients about their medical conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle changes necessary for maintaining good health. Encourage patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records for all patients, including documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up plans.
• Medical Research and Continuing Education: Stay current with medical advancements and best practices by engaging in continuous medical education and research. This enables you to provide the most up-to-date and evidence-based care to your patients. Teaching staff, colleagues and giving presentations as neeeded
• Audits and Reports- as may be required
• Ethics and Professionalism: Adhere to the highest ethical standards and maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and staff in Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd. Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high-performing medical team  Perform any relevant additional tasks.

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.
• Must have a Post Graduate Residency qualification in any internal medicine specialty
• Proven experience as a Specialist Internal Medicine Consultant Physician
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Valid and active medical license
• Exceptional attention to detail.

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Purpose of the Role

• The Family Physician who reports directly to the Head of Medicine, will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases.
• The incumbent will be responsible for patients’ routine check-ups as well as non-emergency medical situations that arise; undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health conditions and discover possible issues.  Take emergency calls, admit and manage in patients as well as running outpatient clinic
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine patients’ conditions.
• Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.
• Prescribe and interpret lab test results to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities.  Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high performing medical team.
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to specialists where needed (ophthalmologist, orthopaedist, neurologist, etc.).
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g, allergic episodes) on Helium plus.  Make use of patient health data in medical analysis.
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.  Do ward round for medical patients.
• Perform any other additional tasks assigned you.
• Responsible for personal career development and keeping abreast with the latest knowledge and research in your field.  Keep your medical practicing licenses current and your file updated with the HR office annually  Understand and adhere to the reporting/escalation lines.

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.
• Must have a Post Graduate / Residency qualification in Family Medicine.
• Proven experience as a Family Physician.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Valid and active medical license
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ideal candidate must have surgical skills.

Deadline: Oct 26, 2023

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.