Imo International Health Systems Latest Vacancies in Imo
Imo International Health Systems is a provider of health
services with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of all
individuals. We focus on reducing the healthcare risk of the
community by providing quality services for the sick and encouraging
preventive behaviors. Imo International Health Systems
is a chain
of hospitals that is established based on Public Private Partnership
between Imo State Government of Nigeria and International Quality
Healthcare Consulting LLC, a USA based healthcare organization.
Are you seeking a life changing career to meet the Healthcare needs of
the great people of Imo State? Imo Health System is coming to town
and we are inviting qualified professionals and support staff to
become part of the change by applying for the vacant position below:
Job Title: Anaesthetist Consultant
Location: Imo
Report to: Chief Medical Director
Job Summary
- The medical doctor examines, diagnoses, and treats patients.
Medical doctors will diagnose patient’s conditions using examinations
and tests. Based on their findings, they prescribe treatment and
medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries.
Job Description
- Prime responsibility is for patient care, best diagnosis and
team leadership. The successful applicant will also be involved in
clinical governance, education and training.
- To take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care
- To provide a consultation service and advisory service to other
clinical colleagues in other specialties within Imo International
Health Systems
- To participate in the development of the anaesthetic and critical care treatment protocols and guidelines
- To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical
and non-medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in
regular meetings
- To provide and further develop anaesthetic and critical care
services for Imo International Health Systems in collaboration with
colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care to
provide an integrated and high quality service for patients
- To be accountable for the continuous care of patients and, as
part of this responsibility, ensuring appropriate standards of care for
patients and standards of training for other staff at all times.
- The post-holder will promote and develop multidisciplinary
teamwork within the specialty and will communicate effectively with all
agencies and personnel involved in providing Anaesthetic services
- The post-holder will be responsible for providing procedures
relating to the specialty and will develop it in keeping with medical
advances
- The post-holder will continue to develop protocols for the
establishment and monitoring of standards of care and reviewing
effectiveness of practice in the light of available evidence and
- recommended guidelines
- The Anaesthetic consultant will participates in clinical audit activities and applies the results to improve the service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work long, flexible and on-call hours, often under pressure
- Good practical skills
- Ability to solve problems
- Effective decision-making skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner
- Drive to continue learning throughout career
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with patient care
- The post-holder, will assist with the development and
implementation of systems under clinical and social care governance that
ensure the quality of the Anaesthetic service offered by IIHS
Other Responsibilities:
- Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
- Organizing workloads
- Providing general pre and post-operative care
- Monitoring and ensure administering of medication
- Writing reports and maintaining records promoting health education
- Referring patients to specialists and consultants in hospital departments.
- Diagnosing any ailments
- Prescribing medications
- Assessing and planning treatment requirements liaising daily
with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and
healthcare professionals
Basic Qualifications
- Must have MBBS
- The individual must possess certificates of full registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- Must be a fellow and recognized as a consultant in his/her specialty
- The individual must be computer literate.
Job Title: Surgery Consultant (General Surgery)
Location: Imo
Report to: Chief Medical Director
Specializations: Surgery Consultant.
Job Summary
- The medical doctor examines, diagnoses, and treats patients.
Medical doctors will diagnose patient’s conditions using examinations
and tests.
- Based on their findings, they prescribe treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries.
Job Descriptions
- At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance, punctuality and the efficient completion of all tasks assigned.
- Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations
- Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
- Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
- In order to meet the on-call requirements of the post, the
appointee is required to reside within a reasonable distance to their
principal place of work.
- The successful postholder will also participate in the routine
and emergency General Surgery workload of the Imo International Health
Systems.
- The Consultant will be responsible for the Surgery patients.
- Teaching and supervision of trainee surgeons and general practitioners
- Adhere to the Standard Duties and Responsibilities, Participate
in the provision and administration of the department services for
patients
- Hold a leadership role in shaping policy in the Hospital with
regard to the management of department services, in line with best
practice and international accreditation standards.
- Be easily accessible to clinical staff in person or by phone
during normal working hours to advice on the treatment and management of
patients.
- To participate in development of and undertake all duties and
functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence and in line
with policies as specified by the Employer.
- Demonstrate a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication
skills in order to effectively communicate with patients/service users,
families, colleagues, managers, other health service staff and
stakeholders from other organization
- To be accountable for the continuous care of patients and, as
part of this responsibility, ensuring appropriate standards of care for
patients and standards of training for other staff at all times.
- The post-holder will promote and develop multidisciplinary
teamwork within the specialty and will communicate effectively with all
agencies and personnel involved in providing services.
- The post-holder will be responsible for providing procedures
relating to the specialty and will develop it in keeping with medical
advances.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with patient care
- The post-holder, will assist with the development and
implementation of systems under clinical and social care governance that
ensure the quality of the surgical service offered by IIHS
- The surgery consultant will participates in clinical audit activities and applies the results to improve the service.
- Prime responsibility is for patient care, best diagnosis and
team leadership. The successful applicant will also be involved in
clinical governance, education and training.
- To provide a consultation service and advisory service to other
clinical colleagues in other specialties within Imo International Health
Systems
- To participate in the development of the surgical and critical care management protocols and guidelines
- To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical
and non-medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in
regular meetings
Other Responsibilities
- Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
- Organizing workloads
- Providing general pre and post-operative care
- Monitoring and ensure administering of medication
- Assessing and planning treatment requirements liaising daily
with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and
healthcare professionals
- Writing reports and maintaining records promoting health education
- Referring patients to specialists and consultants in hospital departments.
- Diagnosing any ailments
- Prescribing medications
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work long, flexible and on-call hours, often under pressure
- Good practical skills
- Ability to solve problems
- Effective decision-making skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner
- Drive to continue learning throughout career
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- The individual must possess certificates of full registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- Must be a fellow and a practicing surgery consultant.
- The individual must be computer literate
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's along with a
scanned passport photograph, using the position as the subject of the
email to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline: 31st March, 2017.