Hamilton Lloyd And Associates Job Opening [2 Positions]

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates – Our client is a healthcare company headquartered in Port Harcourt. They are currently in need of suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Practitioner
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Summary

• The General Practitioner shall provide high-quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases.
• He/she will also undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.
• The incumbent must be very knowledgeable in regards to diseases, epidemiology and other medical conditions and can interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues

Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health

Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition

Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness

Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history

Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities

Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration

Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team

Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.)

Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)

Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients

Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars

Man Specification

• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and valid license to practice the profession
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years’ work experience.
• Proven experience as a General Practitioner

• Proven experience as a physician
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy

 

Job Title: Chief Matron
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Summary

• The Chief Matron shall be responsible for the direction, organization and strategic planning of the nursing unit within a hospital or other healthcare facility.
• He/she is involved in assessing, evaluating and setting nursing care standards and objectives for the organization.
• In addition to overseeing the operations of the nursing unit, Chief Matron provide leadership and supervision to their direct reports, including nurse managers and the nursing staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan the staffing budget and recruitment
• Ensure that nursing care meets regulatory standards
• Review and approve nursing policies and procedures
• Evaluate nursing staff performance
• Collaborate with nursing staff, upper management and external agencies in the coordination of patient care
• Train nursing management staff and coordinate educational programs for patients and their families
• Facilitate meetings with medical staff from other departments
• Ensure that nursing care medical services are meeting patient needs
• Implement quality assurance systems
• Develop new patient care programs

Man Specification

• Education: A Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years’ work experience.
• Proven experience as a Chief Matron or relevant role

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage and evaluate nursing staff
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in multi-tasking and handling stressful situations
• Talent for negotiation and collaboration

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: [email protected]kindly make the subject of the mail the job title.

Application Deadline  28th February, 2018.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.