Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.
A. OBJECTIVE AND RELATIONSHIP
- To provide proper diagnoses, establish health care plans, and manage patient care.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Work under the direction of and report to the Head of Department (HOD).
- Required to respond and liaise with the Head of Department pertaining to work in progress and on day-to-day matters.
B. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct, co-ordinate and provide clinical care to patients in the department.
- Provide patient care via outpatient and bedside consultations, inpatient rounds, and operating theatre procedures both routine and emergency.
- Perform annual and regular examinations on patients to diagnose various gynecological conditions.
- Perform various diagnostic tests on patients, which include Pap smears, STD tests, ultrasounds, hormone profile blood tests, colposcopies, and endometrial biopsies.
- Explain test results, diagnoses, and treatment options to patients.
- Educate patients on reproductive health issues and disease prevention.
- To assess and clerk patients from the Emergency Department.
- Admit patients and perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon as per hospital policy.
- Perform surgeries and gynecological procedures on patients, such as cervical cryosurgeries, dilation and curettages, pelvic laparoscopies, and sterilizations.
- Monitor patients over the course of their pregnancies.
- Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve a patient’s health and safely deliver babies.
- Conduct daily in-patient rounds independently and with the respective Junior Physicians.
- Verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the Junior Physicians.
- Mention date, time, name, and signature against all entries in the medical records.
- Countersign any verbal order given to Junior Physicians as and when needed.
- Communicate a patient’s condition and treatment plan to the patient, patient’s family and the collaborating physicians.
- Communicate to all relevant parties, including the patient, nursing personnel and Junior Physicians about the transfer of care to another consultant physician and ensure that the required documentation is entered in the patient’s chart.
- Instruct the nursing staff about the necessary orders to be carried out.
- Ensure Informed Consent is obtained prior to the provision of care.
- Prepare the discharge summary and explain the necessary instructions to be followed by the patient/ attenders after discharge.
- Maintenance of continuous measurement and reporting in terms of – access, discharge, service provision and clinical care.
- Attend to patient’s complaints reported by Junior Physicians / nursing staff as required.
- Receive and respond to referrals from clinicians in a timely manner.
- Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers and maintain good practices in the handling of confidential information.
- Ensure that medical documentation and charting is written in a legible and professional manner. Supervise the documentation done by junior doctors.
- Participate in the development of clinical care treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other activities.
- Responsible for the supervision and development of Junior doctors within the specialty.
- Collaborate with other health professionals to reduce the incidence of medical errors and adverse outcomes.
- Refer patients to other specialties when their condition exceeds expertise, or scope of practice.
- Contribute to and promote the patient’s safety agenda.
- Coordinate with other departments for ease of operations.
- Participate in departmental staff meetings and communicate patients care issues to management.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Ensure that there is total adherence to infection control policies and practices.
- Participate in relevant committees requiring participation as assigned.
- Prepare police and/ or coroner’s reports as required.
- Ensure participation and commitment in the different quality improvement, risk management and patient safety activities in the hospital.
- Contribute to achieving and maintaining key performance indicators for the department.
- Engage actively in the clinical audit and other clinical governance processes.
- Participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform the planning and management of service delivery.
- Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with the current best practices and national guidelines.
- Participate in the unit’s strategic approach towards education, training, and development, while considering the requirements of each staff, service requirements, and the availability of in-house and commissioned education programmes.
- Engage in research activities when opportunities arise and ensure the use of evidence-based practice within the department/unit.
- Provide teaching and oversee medical students and junior physicians in the care and treatment of patients and performance of required procedures.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
- Provide on call/ emergency duties as required.
- Perform additional duties as required and assigned by the HOD
C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the health care industry, including national and international trends in the provision of obstetric and gynaecology services.
- Sound verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced ability to collaborate with colleagues and maintain mutual trust and respect with peers and patients.
- Ability to foster effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Experience in the implementation of change management within a complex clinical department, including strategic planning skills.
- Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.
- Advanced knowledge of safety regulations and emergency response skills.
D. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Registered Medical Practitioner with the St. Lucia Medical & Dental Council.
- Postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution.
- Preferred minimum of 3 years of experience as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant in a tertiary care hospital setting.
F. SALARY
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
If submitting via email, please indicate the title of the position which you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE. Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references via email careers@mhmc.lc and addressed to:
Human Resources Consultant
Millennium Heights Medical Complex
Millennium Highway
Castries, St. Lucia
The deadline to send applications is October 2, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.