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
-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
