Medical Doctor

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title                           :           Medical Doctor (General practitioner)

Tenure                       :           Six Months

Contract Type           :           Fixed Term

Overview:

At SOS medical center, a medical doctor is responsible for providing medical care, treatment, and advice to patients. He/she works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and adhere to medical standards and ethical principles.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care and Treatment:

• Conduct thorough medical evaluations and assessments of patients.
• Diagnose medical conditions based on symptoms, medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients, including prescribing medications, and other interventions.
• Monitor and manage the ongoing medical treatment and progress of patients.
• Provide guidance and education to patients and their families regarding their medical conditions, treatments, and preventive healthcare measures.

1. Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals including specialists, physician assistants, nurses, dispensers to coordinate patient care.
• Consult and collaborate with other physicians to ensure comprehensive and integrated healthcare services for patients.
• Participate in daily medical meetings, case conferences, and medical rounds to discuss patient care plans and outcomes.

1. Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patient consultations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with medical documentation standards and regulatory requirements in the republic of Liberia.

1. Ethical and Professional Conduct:

• Adhere to medical ethics, standards of practice, and legal regulations governing healthcare delivery in Liberia.
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and empathy in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Respect SOS children’s villages policies: code of conduct, child protection etc.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Valid medical license to practice delivered by the Liberia medical and dental council (LMDC)
• Clinical skills, diagnostic proficiency, interpersonal communication, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer knowledge: word, Excel, Power point, Email Experience etc.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Work primarily in clinical settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics etc.