Medical Officer

Job Objective/Purpose

Provision of quality care and quality services in line with Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Accurate and clear documentation of patient history, physical examination, investigations, and management.

Initiate and maintain proper management and treatment of patients

Appropriate and early consultation and referral of patients to specialists.

Daily updates of the patients progress to the patient and the next of kin.

Facilitates patient admissions, necessary consents and discharges.

Undertake clinical procedures per training.

Conducting CMEs and research.

Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings as required.

Participation in incident reporting, root cause analysis and Quality Improvement Plan

To champion evidence based practice and continuous skill improvement

Rotation in various departments as and when required

Review of medical reports and provision of patient updates to insurance companies when required

Participation in daily/weekly/monthly department meetings as required.

Conduct timely ward rounds and patient reviews when required.

Ensure that the resources needed to provide quality care are available for each patient in the unit (required HR, equipment, supplies, services).Report and escalate any deficiencies to the OPD/Hospital Manager.

Industries:Health, Wellness & Fitness

Function: Healthcare Administration