INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN [Nigeria]

 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The internal Medicine Physician who reports to the Head of Medicine is responsible for the management of general medical patients and specifically for cardiovascular patients. The incumbent will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart and/or cardiovascular conditions through non-invasive procedures or, when necessary, surgical intervention.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

· Evaluating and managing cardiac and its’ associated disorders.

· Referring patients to surgeons as appropriate

· Evaluating and managing general medical cases.

· Recommending and administering other services as required

· Run clinics, manage emergency and admit patients

· Perform procedures like echocardiograms, stress test, holter tests etc

· Able to organise and coordinate the function of the cardiac suite while also assisting in the running of the cardiac catheterization laboratory

· Able to appropriately prescribe the best modality of intervention as required

· Advise and assist with interventional cardiology and cardiac surgeries when needed

· Monitor patient progress pre and post-procedure

· Understudy with the interventional cardiologist with the goal of becoming proficient in these procedures

· Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals

· Consultations as scheduled

· Participate in regular ward round in the hospital and attend mandatory meeting

• Patients must be properly and clearly counseled before carrying out any procedure. This includes both out-patient and in-patient procedures.
• All procedures must be consented and same verified by the consultant before commencement.

· Pursue ongoing and continuing education to stay on top of the latest research findings

• Managing consultants are ultimately responsible for patient care. The buck stops with you.
• If instructions are left for a Medical Officer to carry out or an investigation to be done, follow up to ensure it has been done and find out the outcome on the patient afterwards.
• Follow up with and cross check accuracy of requested investigation from laboratory and radiology investigations

· Write a report when asking a consultant from a different specialty within to review/ co-manage patients. However a referred patient is still your patient.

· Appropriately written referral must accompany any patient who is being sent out of the hospital for continuation of care. Write a report when asking a consultant from a different specialty within to review/ co-manage patients. However a referred patient is still your patient.

· Appropriately written referral must accompany any patient who is being sent out of the hospital for continuation of care.

· Be responsible for medical report/ referral notes as the primary managing consultant.

· Responsible for personal career development and keeping abreast with the latest knowledge and research in their field.

· Keep your medical practicing licenses current and your file updated with the HR office annually

· Understand and adhere to the reporting/escalation lines. Head of Department →Medical Director

· Complete all performance appraisals with supervisors/ line managers/ Heads of department.

· Pursue personal research and publishing of your own work within ethical bounds. A target of at least 2 annual publications is desirable

· Perform any other assigned duties.

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.

· Fellow of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of physician or its equivalent with sub specialization in cardiology

· Years practicing as a Cardiologist

· Extensive knowledge of modern cardiology practices and technology

· Extreme attention to detail.

· Caring and compassionate bedside manner

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organizational and time management skills.

· Excellent decision-making skills and communication.

· Outstanding practical and diagnostic skills.

· Great team work spirit, management and leadership skills.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

· Proficiency with the use of the computer.

· Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite

· Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

· Leadership ability.

· Innovative ideas to move the practice forward.

· Great interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate compassionately

· Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile

This job description is not exhaustive and will evolve as the Company’s organizational needs change.

Job Type: Full-time

 

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