Head of Department (Paediatrics) Vacancy at ST. Helen's Specialist Hospital and Medi-care Limited

Position Title: Head of Department (Paediatrics).

INTRODUCTION :-

Head of Department (Paediatrics) job opportunity is available at ST. Helen’s Specialist Hospital and Medi-care Limited for individuals who possess MBBS/MBBCH from a recognized institution.

Responsible For

All members of the Paediatrics Surgery Dept.
To provide, in collaboration with other colleagues, appropriate services, interventions and high-quality care to Paediatric patients of the Hospital & Medi-care Centre for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Responsible for daily oversight of the Department and the direction, coordination, medical management & quality improvement functions of the Business Unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Clinical:

To manage, lead & coordinate the personnel and efficient operations of the Hospital’s Paediatrics department.
Provide and/or direct other members of the Department in the provision of high quality, cost efficient and timely medical care to patients.
Order and analyze necessary tests, screenings, biopsies, scans, etc. to effectively diagnose health problems.
Communicate examination/requested test results to patients’ families’ or primary physician(s) through written reports, emails or verbally, either by phone or in person.
Perform post-op or follow-up examinations of patients prior to releasing them from care where required to ensure proper healing and continuing health.
Work in close co-operation with and support other clinical & medical professionals and colleagues across the Organization to provide patients with high quality surgical care and services of the highest standard.
Take assigned Call Duty per Hospital/Department guidelines.
Undertake all work in accordance with contractual requirements and the Hospital’s standard operating procedures and policies.

Administration:

Develop, receive approval and communicate Standard Operations Policies (SOPs) and procedures for the Department.
Timely completion of required patient documentation in the Hospital’s Medical Record system
Participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings; attend other departmental and management meetings as required.
Collaborate with Management in the efficient running of the Hospital’s Paediatrics Department services and the Hospital in general.

Quality and Standards:

Develop and maintain good work practices for the Department and the Hospital in general.
Establish, maintain & actively promote quality-related goals and Departmental compliance to Organizational and professional standards of conduct and practice.
Promptly address, resolve and/or escalate where necessary all complaints and concerns regarding the Department.
Provide medical information from the Department’s experiences for the development of systems to support the Organization’s service delivery quality and standards.

Safety:

Work actively to reduce unintended harm to patients.
Consistently exercise a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of work colleagues, visitors and patients and oneself.

People Management & Personal Development:

In conjunction with the HR Department, recruit and engage qualified personnel to fill available job openings in the Department as they arise.
Actively contribute to the training & development of departmental staff and colleagues when required.
Be responsible for own personal development by attending accredited conferences and meetings to update one’s clinical knowledge, coaching and management skills in line with CME requirements. Education, Qualifications & Experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

MBBS/MBBCH from a recognized institution; plus, a minimum of 6 years’ robust post-graduation practice in Paediatrics.
Valid Medical Practice Licence.

Post-Graduate Studies:

Must be a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, NPMCN or it’s foreign equivalent.

Previous Experience:

Experience and knowledge of running sub-specialty service would be an advantage.
Knowledgeable in and familiar with risk management & quality control procedures.

Apply Before :-

Not Specified.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers.sthelens@gmail.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

WHO IS ?

St Helen’s specialist hospital and medi-care centre limited is a newly established healthcare facility with the state-of-the-art medical equipment to revolutionize the healthcare delivery service in Nigeria.

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