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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.