Medical Doctor / Telemedicine Program Director at IDMANN Institute

IDMANN Institute (https://www.idmann.institute) provides training in professional development and technical entrepreneurship through our College of General Studies and the School of Experiential Learning, respectively. We also provide secondary and pre-secondary tutorial services through IDMANN Academy. All our courses are offered online in live sessions with seasoned instructors. Our IDMANN classes offer students the experience of a world-class online learning environment but from the comfort of their own home or respective workplace, and at a convenient time. Our organization is developing a medical and wellness program to support families of students, dependents and associates.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Doctor / Telemedicine Program Director

Location: Umuahia, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a Medical Doctor/Telemedicine Program Director to deliver medical care to our clients over a modern telemedicine platform.
• The successful candidate will be expected to plan, manage and deliver outstanding healthcare delivery outcomes to remote patients supported by a team of field nurses.
• The ideal candidate will be expected to combine the usual attributes and capabilities of a skilled clinician with the use of modern remote consultation and telemedicine tools to support patients in remote locations.
• While proceduralists are welcome to apply, this position is best suited for a medical doctor interested in primary, family and/or community health interventions within an organized corporate/training environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage and treat common health problems, as may be found in a primary, community or family medical practice.
• Research and consult with specialists to diagnose and treat uncommon health conditions as may be identified in the routine course of the practice.
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Collect and analyze medical history, records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Provide operational guidance and mentoring to the available nursing and medical support team.
• Refer patient to medical specialists or other practitioners as and when necessary.
• Plan, implement, and administer health outreach programs in communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
• Champion awareness and adherence to applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and ensure the early adoption of evolving best practices.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following requirements:

• Must be a qualified medical doctor with a minimum of 5 years of post-residency experience.
• Possess outstanding bedside manners and demonstrable capacity for patient care.
• Be comfortable with the use of computers and computing devices.
• Have the ability to create and maintain good health records.
• Possess outstanding writing and verbal skills as well as facility with modern office communication tools.
• Prior experience as a teacher or instructor, or work in a training or educational establishment would be an advantage.

Remuneration
Excellent compensation package includes benefits such as health insurance, and professional development support.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2024.