Medical Officer

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Medical Officer

  • Post Date:August 29, 2024
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  • Career Level Officer
    Qualification Degree
    Experience 5-10 Years
  • Industry Health Care
Job Description

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Hippo Valley Estates (Remote)
Closes: September 6, 2024

Purpose of role:

Responsible for the provision of medical and health services to employees within Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe.

Key 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