• Application Deadline: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Medical Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Rivers


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Reports to: Clinical Director

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.