General Medical Practitioner

Job description

Samaritan Surgical Center, Ethiopia’s first to specialize in surgical specialty services such as arthroscopic total hip replacement (insertion of artificial hip) and arthroscopic knee surgeries, Neurosurgery (including brain, Skull and Spine), Urology surgery (including Kidney & Bladder), Plastic Surgery, Neuro-Interventional/Neuro ICU, 24/7 Trauma and Emergency surgeries etc.  The surgical center is a state-of-the-art facility that incorporates the latest surgery theatres, pre- and post-surgery rooms, recovery rooms, surgical wards, ICU, diagnostic facilities and it is staffed by renowned surgeons.  The surgical facility focuses on providing sustainable, high-quality surgical care to patients.  Accordingly, for the successful implementation of the Health Center activities, Samaritan Medical center would like to invite interested and qualified applicants for the position of General Medical Practitioner.

Duties and responsibilities 

A GP deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and management of diseases, works in wards and outpatient clinics & ICU. Generally responsible for performing rout check-ups, giving recommendations, making preliminary diagnosis, and referring a specialist for further assessment of treatment it need be. 

• Responds to health problems presented by patients with history taking performing physical examinations and starting appropriate treatment and relating to other specialist for their evaluations and treatment. 

• Plans, implements, or administers health programs for information, prevention, and treatment of surgical injuries. 

• Gives health advices concerning diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.

• Collects, records, and maintains patient information on the main hospital record of the patient.

• Admits patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment. 

• Works with other doctors/specialists as part of the team, either in the same department or within other specialties. 

• Works together with other medical and non-medical staffs in the hospital to ensure quality treatment. 

• Performs any other relevant duties when found appropriate. 

• Leasing with other health care professionals and /or hospitals 

• Possible primary  and basic ATLS treatment provision 

• Document all investigation, treatment, plan , consultations and progress

• Monitor patient safety with respect to works together with staff members to 

• Nursing care 

• Patient right and responsibilities. 

• Teaching prevention, of community health problems

• Make sure hospitals running with respect to government policy and make aware the other staffs of permanent policies. 

Employment Type: Permanent/Full time

Accountable to: Medical Director              

Salary: Negotiable/As per the scale of the organization

Health and Safety:

• Maintains a work place free of any hazards, and seeks assistance from the appropriate departments for investigating, evaluating, and resolving hazards to provide a safe and healthful work environment.

Qualifications 

• Doctor of Medicine.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.

Special Skills and Knowledge:

• Written/Oral Communication:  Demonstrates ability for self-expression with clarity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Judgment/Problem Solving:  Exercises discretion and develops sound decisions based on available information and criteria; facilitates difficult situations by identifying and resolving problems in a timely fashion.

• Teamwork/Cooperation:  Works effectively with peers, staff and superior(s); is able to achieve overall results and either leads or participates in group efforts in a cooperative, dependable manner.

• Initiative:  Assumes independent initiative by using resourceful and imaginative ideas to improve departmental performance.

• Flexibility/Adaptability:  Demonstrates ability to respond/adjust quickly and smoothly to new and changing conditions.

• Planning and Prioritizing:  Demonstrates the ability to establish objectives, strategies and action plans; is able to prioritize realistically and effectively.

• Knowledge of/Compliance with Policies:  Exhibits accurate knowledge of and effectiveness in applying country laws, company and departmental policies and procedures.

How To Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should submit their application letter together with non-returnable CV and copies of supporting documents through the following 

email address: Samaritanscc@gmail.com

Or

Applicants may submit their application to HR Department of Samaritan Surgical Center which is located around CMC, inside Sunshine Real-Estate Compound (Meri Lukie) Lemikura Sub City, Addis Ababa

 For more information, please do not hesitate to call us on 0920327575/0116 80 003/04