Medical Doctor - Kano at EHA Clinics

EHA Clinics, a subsidiary of eHealth Africa, is a healthcare network operating across Nigeria that provides high-quality, innovative, data-driven, and technology-enabled services. EHA Clinics delivers a comprehensive range of state of the art health care services in each location, e.g,  general consultations, laboratory investigations, pharmaceuticals, annual medical checks, child wellness checks, ultrasonography, and specialized services (urgent care, telemedicine, home care, dental care, and ophthalmology).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Doctor

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Medical Team
Reports to: Assistant Practice and Quality Assurance Manager 

Mission Objective

• The clinical services department ensures the delivery of high-quality medical and laboratory services that are patient-centered in order to ensure optimal health and well-being for patients achieving the organization’s mission and vision.
• The Medical Doctor will perform a range of functions including but not limited to; initial history taking, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. S/he must demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, especially in assessing and diagnosing patients, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the healthcare team and the Management Team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
• The Medical Doctor will also review and act appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding patients. In addition, S/he will be expected to occasionally carry out some home visits to patients registered on the Membership Scheme.

Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure Process Integrity:
Purpose:

• Conduct telemedicine consultations which may involve discussing results and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
• Determine diagnosis and treatment plans, in consultation with patient(s) or refer to Supervising doctor(s) as appropriate. Conduct and oversee clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
• Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, and analyze, determine, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.
• Participate and oversee all treatment and preventative healthcare services as delegated and agreed upon by the supervising Practice Manager(s). Assist in clinical instruction and supervision of medical and nursing staff as well as other interns/student doctors.
• Advise

Engagement:

• Provide and explain clinical instructions to the nursing staff and other clinical care teams as required. Communicate when necessary with colleagues in Clinical care and hospital specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and coordinate activities, or exchange information.
• Communicate where necessary with colleagues in Clinical care and hospital specialists to discuss or recommend referring specific patients, plan and coordinate activities, or exchange information to improve the quality of patient care. .
• Identify and liaise regularly with community hospitals, consultants, and other health care providers, insurance companies, and other community organizations to refer/consult on specific cases, participate in community service and education projects and activities.
• Recommend direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines. Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyze, diagnose, and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.

Sustain Standards:
Delivery:

• Fully document all aspects of patient care, reconcile and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes. Attend regular educational meetings organized by the practice in order to clinical knowledge, practice policy and guidelines timely
• Contribute to clinical development by developing a special interest and help to establish appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, ensuring compliance with approved standard treatment guidelines.
• Support and Sustain clinical research and efforts within the EHA Clinics leading to the publication of papers.

Targeted Specialized Knowledge

• Degree in Medicine - MBBS, MBChB, MD, DO in any Global, National, or State recognized University and conforming to the guidelines as set out by the Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.
• Completion of compulsory internship and a minimum of 2 years post NYSC. Up-to-date registration and license from the MDCN
• Completion of BLS, ACLS.

Remuneration

• EHA Clinics is committed to fair and competitive compensation for its employees. We want our team members in all locations to feel valued for their unique skills, expertise, and talents and remunerated accordingly, so we can attract and retain the best and most passionate people. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online