Medical Officers at FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital

•  Provides out-patients care and refer appropriately outside area of specialty
•  Participates as a member of the Medical Team in providing care, monitoring and evaluation of patients on admission
•  Prepares doctors notes as well as discharge notes
•  Provides weekend coverage as per approved schedule
•  Assists with clearing of patients for travel
•  Liaises with relevant departments in ensuring optimum care to clients/patients
•  Participates in quality improvement programs and or activities.
•  Assists perform surgical operations/clinical procedures within identified competency
•  Provides support and information to patients/relatives as and when necessary.
•  Conducts/participates in:
•  Ward Rounds
•  Clinical meetings
•  Morbidity/mortality meetings
•  Clinico -Pathological conferences
•  Journals’ clubs
•  Participates in district and community health programs as and when required
•  Conducts/participates in operational research
•  Be actively involved in the issues of infection prevention and control.
•  Ensures compliance with the hospital and departmental policies and procedures by team members.
•  Performs any other duty that may be assigned by management from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•  MB ChB/BDS or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years post housemanship
•  A valid License to practice in Ghana
•  Continuous Professional Training across a wide range of clinical issues

Technical

•  Good practice in Outpatient and inpatient care.
•  Knowledge of health and safety relevant to this post.
•  Knowledge in spinal care is an advantage.
•  Basic surgical skills
•  Supervisory skills
•  Advanced life support/resuscitation skills
•  Report writing and presentation skill
•  Analytical and problem solving skill
•  Ability to initiate and maintain clear, concise documentation