Job Position Medical Officer Good Samaritan Cancer Hospital Ifakara Morogoro
ABOUT GOOD SAMARITAN CANCER HOSPITAL (GSCH)
GOOD SAMARITAN CANCER HOSPITAL (GSCH) is an institute of healthcare run by Missionaries of Compassion. The Hospital is located at Ifakara town in Morogoro region; it offers comprehensive cancer services that include investigations, diagnosis and treatment. GSCH is fully furnished with modern and sophisticated diagnostic and treatment equipment. GSCH offers stable and professional working environment.
Team work, provision of high quality services and keeping patients first remains our priority.
GSCH aims to achieve a highest standard of care for Cancer diagnosed patients, as part of achieving this goal: we are seeking for enthuse
Medical Officer(1 position)
Job Descriptions
• Care of patients – giving correct diagnosis, recommending treatment and ensuring its implementation
• Advise clinical colleagues outside the department in own area of expertise
• Ensure that records are accurate and up to date for the patients treated
• Attend night report meeting and offer advice and recommendations
• Provide medical consultation to other departments
• To give instruction to medical students and other hospital staff
• Supervise intern doctors and discuss difficult cases with them
• Contribute to the updating SOPs and Guidelines
• Notify director of nursing and the Nurse in charge of any recurring issues with the performance of individual nurses
• Notify head of department of medical doctors under performing
• Take part in regular departmental meetings, and others such as hospital clinical meetings, mortality audit meetings and seminars
• Develop own knowledge and expertise, and share learning with other staff
• To perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be directed by Director of Medical Services/Hospital administrator/Managing director
Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
• Must have a Full Certificate of Registration as a Medical Practitioner from Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT)
• Must have at least two (2 Years) of experience in reputable institutions
Additional Certifications
• Certificate in Computer application programs
• Checking the stock on a regular basis for maintaining the inventory level, and placing orders if required.
• Changing patient’s medication in consultation with physician as indicated by their conditions and responses.
• Adhering with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records.
• Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
• Conducting research for improving the nursing practices and healthcare outcomes.
• Providing instant care during medical emergencies, like car accidents, burns, heart attacks and strokes.
• Discussing treatment with pharmacists and physicians in the critical cases.
• Providing necessary guidance on health maintenance and dis-ease prevention.
• Keeping an eye on each and every aspect of patient care that includes physical activity plus proper diet.
• Preparing rooms, and decontaminating equipment and instruments.
• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Educating patients’ families about the disease and its treatment.
• Assisting doctors during surgery.
• Resolving patients’ problems and fulfilling their requirements by applying multifaceted team strategy.
• Interacting with the healthcare teams for maintaining harmonious relationships.
• Attending educational workshops for enhancing professional and technical knowledge.
• Performing lab work and giving complete information to the physician about patient’s condition during anaesthesia.
• Recommending drugs and other forms of treatment, like inhalation therapy, physical therapy, etc.
• Any other ad hoc requests from the Head of department/ Administration
Qualifications
• Holder of a Diploma in Nursing.
• Must have a valid License to Practice.
• Must have at least two (2 Years) of experience in reputable institutions.
Additional Certifications
Certificate in Computer application programs
Other Competences
• Fluent in English and Swahili, Team Player, Eager to learn from others, Work under minimum supervision
MODES OF APPLICATION:
Applicants must send application letter attached with certified copies of all academic certificates, practicing licenses including up-to-date CV with 3 referees with their full contact information to the address below:
Human Resource Manager,
Good Samaritan Cancer Hospital,
P.O.Box 177,
Ifakara – Morogoro.
OR through E-MAIL: hr@gschifakara.org.
END OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONS IS 20th August, 2021.
PHYSICAL SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
REMUNERATION
All positions carry Competitive salary packages that will be commensurate with qualifications and working experience.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS
