Consultant Psychiatrist at the Olive Prime Psychological Services (TOPS)

At The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS), we are aware of the dynamics of being human and understand that life can sometimes go beyond your capabilities. Additionally, we understand the role genetics and environmental factors play in our mental health and the ability to cope with life.

Difficult situations do arise, and at such times, we are committed to providing the much needed support to our clients and patients, ensuring that each individual experiences a more realistic, flexible journey to Recovery.

Our treatment approach is multidisciplinary and delivered in a safe and comfortable environment with experienced staff that provide specialist services and combine a range of therapeutic interventions.

TOPS became the first Day Hospital addiction and mental health resource center in Nigeria when it opened in Abuja a few years ago. It has since grown to have an inpatient facility in Abuja. TOPS has a robust array of psychological tools and can boast of being one of the few Centers in West Africa that have the latest Psychological Tools like the WISC-V for testing intelligence in younger people. We have a robust Child and Adolescent service. Our Medical Director, Dr. Motunrayo Oyelohunnu, who was appointed MD last year on her return from Canada has a special interest in Child and Adolescent psychiatry and is making sure that investments are made in the organization to cater for the needs of individual and families with young people that have mental and behavioral challenges.

Our Drug rehabilitation program is a blend of both American/Canadian and UK treatment protocols (choosing the best from each service). More importantly we believe in the role of spirituality in treatment, irrespective of your faith. Your spiritual development will be encouraged.

We are now opening a new center in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. It is an 11 -bedded facility. We have just appointed a new Clinical Director, Dr Ibironke Thomas, who is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Thomas is an experienced clinician and versed in management of all forms of psychiatric Disorders. She was trained in family/systemic treatments by the Meriden Centre at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust. She is one of the big minds in Quality Service delivery within the mental health space in Nigeria.

The Quality and Managerial service will be led by our newly appointed life coach, Murielle Jean-Michel. Murielle is committed to ensuring the quality of service is same as obtainable in her country in Europe.

TOPS is now a member of the newly formed Intersect Consortium. This is the largest consortium of organizations providing mental and behavioral health treatments in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Report to: The Clinical Director

Job Description

• Works at the Olive Prime Tourmaline Centre, Lekki on 2 weekdays and on alternate Saturdays. We seek to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below.
• Only individuals who have a high expectation of themselves and are driven to work above and beyond are welcome to apply. Delivery of professional and excellent services must be at your core.

Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of this role include:

• Assessment, Diagnosis and treatment: Responsible for patient assessment prior to admission, in patient care, discharge planning and aftercare.
• Construct an accurate summary of patient’s needs, strengths, and a comprehensive individualized risk assessment that contributes to care planning.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director in taking overall clinical responsibility for clinical management of facility patients, as well as communication with families.
• Lead and supervise the Clinical team to deliver pick-up service in the community (support families to collect patients from home for admission into the facility) when necessary.
• Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives and any other concerned bodies.
• Running family sessions in line with the patients’ treatment plan and when the need arises.
• To contribute to other departments in the organization - Business development, Administration and Management.
• Provide Clinical leadership in interaction, planning and collaboration with multidisciplinary team comprising of Psychiatric Nurses, Support Workers, and Clinical Psychologists, Art therapist, Occupational therapist, etc. in delivering a comprehensive high quality service.
• Actively form partnerships with other hospitals; represent the Olive Prime, Lagos at mental health awareness activities (media events, seminars for organisations, schools, etc) which come up.
• Work with the Clinical Director to organize and supervise weekly continuing education clinical meetings/training for facility staff.
• Play an active role in our sister charity organization, Reconnect Health Development Initiative.
• Take a lead role in developing mental health services.
• Responsible for Consultant Overview of your patients admitted to the Olive Prime Tourmaline Centre.
• Accountable and responsible for the Olive Prime Centre services on 2 weekdays and alternate Saturdays.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Clinical Director or Medical Director.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
• 4 - 7 years work experience.
• Post-Graduation qualifications including Masters programs are desirable.
• Experience in non-clinical settings that demonstrates exposure to other industries is desirable.
• Relevant experience in mental health is desirable

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.