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

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.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the role 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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.