Job Description
Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care ( medical and surgical-anesthesia) to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics;
Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment;
Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
The Clinical Officer is to coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate.
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients.
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to beundertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy.
Provide advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health.
A maximum of 30 min response time for emergencies on scheduled shifts.
Requirements
Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Anesthesia Option).
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
Hold a valid practicing license.
Position holder should have at least 2 years’ experience working as a licensed Clinical Officer – Anesthetist in a busy maternity institution and experience in working in a start up maternity facility.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Key Competencies
Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
