VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title : Medical Doctor (General practitioner) Tenure : Six Months

Contract Type : Fixed Term

Overview:

At SOS medical center, a medical doctor is responsible for providing medical care, treatment, and advice to patients. He/she works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and adhere to medical standards and ethical principles.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care and Treatment:

• Conduct thorough medical evaluations and assessments of patients.
• Diagnose medical conditions based on symptoms, medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients, including prescribing medications, and other

interventions.

• Monitor and manage the ongoing medical treatment and

progress of patients.

• Provide guidance and education to patients and their families regarding their medical conditions, treatments, and preventive healthcare measures.

2. Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals including specialists, physician assistants, nurses, dispensers to

coordinate patient care.

• Consult and collaborate with other physicians to ensure

comprehensive and integrated healthcare services for patients. • Participate in daily medical meetings, case conferences, and medical rounds to discuss patient care plans and outcomes.

3. Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patient consultations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with medical documentation standards and regulatory requirements in the republic of Liberia.

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4. Ethical and Professional Conduct:

• Adhere to medical ethics, standards of practice, and legal regulations governing healthcare delivery in Liberia.
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and empathy in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Respect SOS children’s villages policies: code of conduct, child protection etc.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Valid medical license to practice delivered by the Liberia medical and dental council (LMDC)
• Clinical skills, diagnostic proficiency, interpersonal

communication, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.

• Basic computer knowledge: word, Excel, Power point, Email Experience etc.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Work primarily in clinical settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics etc.

Deadline for Submission: August 31, 2024

To Apply click on this link: https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com/jobs/1887/medical doctor/job?in_iframe=1

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