Job Description

Grades: Manager

Reports to: Director of Medical Services

Accountable to: Director of Operations

Directly Supervises: Hospital Staff

Job Purpose and Summary

Job Purpose:

To provide health care to patients/clients and offer clinical leadership to the unit.

Job Summary:

Participate as a member of the medical team in providing care, as well as monitoring and evaluating patients/clients.

• Collaborate with other disciplines and health care staff to ensure optimum care for clients/patients.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure the profitability of the Hospital.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care and refer appropriately.
• Provide emergency care and refer appropriately.
• Assess and implement management plans for patients.
• Perform surgical operations and clinical procedures within competency.
• Provide support and information to patients and relatives as necessary.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Patients’ Charter
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Broad knowledge and understanding of quality assurance issues
• Broad knowledge of clinical protocols
• Broad knowledge of health and management-related issues

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic surgical skills
• Basic life support/resuscitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate and participate in effective teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Working knowledge of computer applications

Desired Qualification and Experience

• MB ChB, MB BS, or its equivalent from a recognized institution, plus a permanent certification of registration with the Medical and Dental Council.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Minimum of two (2) years experience.

Remuneration

Permanent Locum:

GHS 8,000 Net

Full Time Permanent:

GHS 18,426.99 – GHS 19,579.52 Gross Salary

Benefit: Free medical care for staff and dependent.