Medical Officer 1

Under the supervision of a consultant the incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of health services in the institution, in accordance with the government's and regional policies and regulations. Performs medical diagnoses and treatments, and oversees patient care management to ensure the appropriate balance in the delivery of health services.

Qualification and Experience

• Graduation from an approved Medical School
• A satisfactory internship
• Full registration with the Medical Council of Jamaica
• Medical Defence Insurance

 

Duties

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for all patients seen.
• Sees all admissions, examines them, determines their management and makes appropriate notes in the dockets.
• Assists with the follow-up of ward cases, with notes in the dockets.
• Assists in preparation of discharge summaries, death certificates and other relevant documentation as required.
• Assists with training of interns in special procedures, methods of management, etc.
• Takes first call if there are no interns on the Firm (eg. interns on vacation).
• Sees referrals from other firms and departments, and makes referrals, ensuring they are acted upon.
• Sees patients in clinic, including members of staff in all Health Care facilities.
• Conducts out-station clinics where applicable.
• Does Post Mortems and attend court as witness in Medico-legal cases if necessary.
• When on duty as per rota, the incumbent must:
  (i) Know of all patients on other wards who are very ill;(where coverage is in effect);
  (ii) Be readily available (physically) for emergency calls and calls from interns;
  (iii) See and review all admissions (making the decision to admit or not after consultation with the Senior Registrar or Consultant where applicable.)
• Performs any other duty that from time to time may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor, Head of Department or Senior Medical Officer in charge of the institution.
• NB Incumbent must note in Dockets all actions taken including if and when the Senior Registrar or Consultant is called. If s/he is not satisfied with the response inform the Head of Department or the Senior Medical Officer/Medical Officer in Charge.

 

Note

Send applications no later than November 20, 2015 (see contact information below).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
South East Regional Health Authority
The Towers, 2nd Floor
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

Fax: (876) 926-4019

Email: employment@serha.gov.jm

St. Thomas Health Services (SERHA)

Base Salary: Undisclosed