
Consultant Internal Medicine physician
- Abuja, FCT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments through detailed medical histories and physical examinations.
- Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, including complex cases involving multiple comorbidities.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on clinical guidelines and patient preferences.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as blood work, imaging studies, and other relevant evaluations.
- Prescribing medications and monitoring their effects, adjusting treatment regimens as necessary.
- Providing preventive care services, including immunizations and health screenings.
- Educating patients about their health conditions and promoting lifestyle modifications to enhance overall well-being.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, nurses, and allied health staff, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records by legal and ethical standards.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and safety.
- Engaging in continuous professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities.
- Contributing to research and clinical trials as appropriate, enhancing the department's reputation in academic medicine.
- Mentoring and supervising junior medical staff and interns, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Participating in departmental meetings and committees to discuss clinical practices, policies, and patient care strategies.
- Engaging with community health initiatives to promote health awareness and disease prevention among the population.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Diagnose and manage chronic and acute illnesses.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe and monitor medications.
- Provide preventive care services.
- Educate patients on health management and disease prevention.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Mentor junior staff and interns.
- Contribute to research and clinical trials.
- Attend departmental meetings and committees.
- Participate in community health initiatives.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in all interactions.
- Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place.
- Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team.
- Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company.
- Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management.
- Patients and their families, providing education and support regarding health conditions and treatment options.
- Medical and nursing staff, collaborating on patient care and treatment plans.
- Specialists and allied health professionals, coordinating care for complex cases.
- Administrative staff, ensuring smooth operations within the department.
- Community health organizations, engaging in outreach and education initiatives.
- Regulatory bodies, adhering to standards and guidelines for medical practice.
- Professional associations, participating in networking and continuing education opportunities.
- Academic institutions, collaborating on research and training initiatives.
- Local and national health authorities, contributing to public health strategies.
- Peer physicians, sharing knowledge and best practices in patient care.
- Support staff, ensuring efficient clinic operations and patient flow.
- Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, including residents and interns.
- Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
- Facilitate training and development opportunities for team members.
- Ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
- Promote a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the department.
- Address performance issues and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior.
- Participate in recruitment and selection processes for new staff.
- Foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Support succession planning within the department.
- Upholding the mission and values of the healthcare organization.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Participating in organizational strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Engaging in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Promoting patient safety and risk management practices.
- Collaborating with leadership to enhance the overall quality of care.
- Supporting community health initiatives and outreach programs.
- Participating in organizational committees and workgroups.
- Advocating for patient-centered care and community health needs.