Job Description
Responsible for the provision of medical and health services to employees within Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Manages and implements day-to-day patient care through:
-Carrying out medical examinations and treatment for both patients in the wards and out-patients.
-Diagnosing and making prognoses of medical condition.
-Carrying out daily ward rounds.
-Compiling and maintaining up to date case records and as well as medical reports.
-Operative care on elective and emergency cases.
-Recommending emergency referrals for patients.
-Safety, Health and Environmental Health Awareness:
-Enforces adherence to Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements and standard regulations applicable to the area of responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience
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-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
-ATLS and ACLS certification will be an added advantage.
-Full and current registration as a Medical Officer with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe.
-Familiarity with Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment management systems.
-At least five years of practical experience in all major disciplines of medicine including general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, anesthetics and casualty.
-Possession of a clean class 4 driver’s license.
Technical Competencies:
-Advanced ability to ensure the highest standards in patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
-Clinical Skills and risk management experience.
-Evidence-based practice
-Occupational Health and Safety
-Quality Assurance
-Legal and Ethical Aspects of Care
Behavioural Competencies:
-Maintain professionalism, patient confidentiality and adhere to medical ethics/integrity
-Ability to keep abreast of advancements in the field of specialization
-Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
-Good problem-solving abilities.
-Collaboration
-Adaptability
-Compassion
