Senior Medical Officer needed at Synapse Resource Center

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Job title : Senior Medical Officer

Job Location : Abuja

Deadline : March 01, 2024

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Ward Duties

  • Be present and contactable within clinic premises at all times during work hours except when on other official duties.
  • To carry out a physical examination on all patients before admission according to the Synapse Services
  • To maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the Consultant
  • To update clinical notes on all patients according to best practice for record-keeping
  • To ensure that on admission, patient’s diagnosis in line with ICD is documented on EMR and explained to the patient and Family.
  • Ensure that leaflets explaining diagnosis, medication and its effects are given to patient, explained and documented. Follow up that of Consultants, explain the diagnosis to patient and document it.
  • To respond promptly to the request of all clinical staff (Consultants, other doctors and nurses) to see 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 type and file discharge summaries on all patients discharged from Synapse Services within 24 hours of discharge
  • Must ensure every patient discharged from Synapse Services sees a doctor for follow up within 7 days post-discharge
  • Run regular follow up clinics and encourage patient attendance
  • Carry out home visits to review patients
  • Lead a clinical team to pick up patients from the community for admission
  • Partake in on-call duties

Other Duties

  • Contribute to and be a part of Synapse Services Business Team
  • Be part of the team that makes contact with Organizations to seek clients for Synapse Services
  • Carry out presentations at clinical meetings in various hospitals to inform them of our clinical services
  • To examine a sick/injured member of clinic staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment
  • Liaise regularly with Service Manager to discuss service improvement
  • Carry out regular teaching sessions directed at Nurses, Support Workers and Psychologists.

Administrative Duties

  • Be a part of interview panels during staff recruitment
  • Be a member of Synapse Services Middle management committee and attend line Management meetings
  • Be a co-chair for Educational meetings
  • Will be asked to be part of other ad-hoc committees if and when necessary
  • Help with providing resources for the business of the centre
  • Be a facilitator on some of Synapse Services Training programs
  • Read, understand and adhere to clinic policies and procedures
  • Health and Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Be familiar, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the medical officer’s role in such an event
  • Be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the clinic
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager is essential

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • Evidence of completion of NYSC /Exemption.
  • Up-to-date MDCN licence
  • Post-Graduation qualifications including Masters programs are desirable
  • Experience in non-clinical settings that demonstrates exposure to other industries is desirable.
  • Strong interest in mental health and Addictions is a pre-requisite for this role
  • Relevant experience in mental health is an advantage
  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-NYSC experience in Clinical care and patient management.

How to Apply for this Offer

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to jobs@synapseservices.org using the Job Title and Job Location as subject of the email.

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