Head of Department (Paediatrics) at Health+Solve Limited

Health+Solve Limited - Our client, a 137 bed specialist Hospital and Medic-care Centre located in Otukpo, Benue State is currently recruiting for qualified, motivated and experienced professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Department (Paediatrics)

Location: Benue
Unit / Dept.: Paediatrics
Reporting To: Chief Medical Director
Responsible For: All members of the Paediatrics Surgery Dept.

Job Descriptionor

• 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.

Main 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
Education:

• 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.

Personal Attributes & Physical Demands:

• Ethical & Professional, with a strong sense of integrity
• Detail and Result Oriented
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliable, Responsive and Emotionally Intelligent; Empathetic
• Must be able to multi-task; capable of handling several issues at the same time to deliver results and meet desired deadlines

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as subject of the email.