Medical Officer

Join the Team of The University of the West Indies (UWI)! Here, a dynamic, vibrant and innovative cadre of academic staff, administrative and professional staff drawn from local, regional and international higher education arena, guarantee a culture of diversity in a world–class higher education atmosphere.  The University of the West Indies represents the oldest of its kind within the region;  offering a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in the Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, Law, the Medical Sciences and the Social Sciences and has collectively contributed more renowned business leaders, innovators, international achievers, heads of state, Rhodes Scholars and Nobel Laureates than any other institution in the Caribbean Region.

In furtherance of its enduring mission to advance education and create knowledge through excellence in teaching, research, innovation, public service, intellectual leadership and outreach in order to support the inclusive (social, economic, political, cultural, environmental) development of the Caribbean region and beyond, the UWI Mona is pleased to invite applicants for the position of Medical Officer, Sickle Cell Unit

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from a university recognized by the Medical Council of Jamaica;
• Must be registered to practice medicine in Jamaica and have and maintain malpractice insurance;
• Post graduate training in Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Haematology or Public Health would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and updating of clinical care guidelines for the care of individuals with sickle cell disease both as out-patients and as in-patients at the SCU and its various outreach clinics;
• To diagnose and manage patients with sickle cell disease and its complications at the SCU and its outreach clinics;
• To provide clinical consultations for the care of patients with sickle cell disease at other hospitals/clinics upon request;
• The coordination of inpatient care and conducting of clinical wards rounds;
• The training of fellows and students in the clinical care of subjects with SCU;
• To maintain accurate clinical records to facilitate good clinical care and research;
• To participate in sickle cell neonatal screening as may be required;
• To participate in clinical trials at the SCU;
• To participate in clinical audits cycles;
• Any other related responsibilities as assigned by the Director TMRI, Director Sickle Cell Unit or Head Clinical Services TMRI.

Required Skills

• Computer versatility;
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.

Note

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and copies of academic qualifications.

Applications should be submitted at: http://www.mona.uwi.edu/, Career Opportunities page.

The final date for receipt of applications is January 15, 2016.

The University thanks all applicants but due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Base Salary: Undisclosed