REF: MOCCU/08/19
Reporting to the Team Leader – CCU, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing curative, superior interventional and preventative medical care in the critical care unit through
Responsibilities
Ethically reviewing and instituting appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients admitted to critical care units or requiring critical care across the hospital.
Reviewing patients in other units where CCU/HDU support is needed and making appropriate decisions on interventions required.
Performing medical procedures expected of a CCU Medical Officer.
Ensuring that high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care are maintained
Preparing medical reports and other clinical documents as required
Ensuring professionalism and timeliness in handling of clients at both individual and departmental level
Participating in continuous medical education and the development of departmental clinical protocols, quality improvement plans, and initiatives
Participating in research, clinical audits and review programmes for the department
Ensuring consistency in the clinical protocols and provision of care.
Assisting in coaching and mentoring of nursing staff on various aspects of critical care and management of critical illness.
Ensuring regular and adequate communication with patients and relatives on clinical progress.
Advocating for excellent patient care and outcomes.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
1-year work experience post internship
Valid private practice and annual license
Advance Cardiac Life Support, Advance Trauma Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Support (added advantage).
Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Effective communication skills
Detailed oriented and good interpersonal relations.
Must be well organized and have the ability to plan ahead and deal with care issues as they arise.
Must be thorough and proactive to ensure quality care and positive outcome.
Must be able to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team.
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