Consultant Nephrologist at R-Jolad Hospital

Job Title: Consultant Nephrologist

Activities

• Participate in the clinical education of house officers, residents and medical officers.
• Participate in clinical lectures for learning Fridays and review of M&M cases for presentation.
• Provide monthly admission, referral, morbidity and mortality statistics to the medical director, under guidance of the head of department (HOD) of the department where applicable.
• Assistance in recruiting of doctors and review of the monthly departmental schedules prepared by the patient care experience team.
• Participate in monthly departmental meetings and • Provide strategic vision and leadership to clinicians (nurses and doctors) within the department.
• Assists with audits of charts by junior doctors.
• Make known to the HOD any requisitions as needed for equipment and supplies through appropriate channels using R Jolad supplies and procurement.
• Remain up to date on standard clinical practice in the relevant specialty
• Lead grief and bereavement outreach to patients and families who experience bad outcomes such as significant morbidity or death
• Feedback to the CMO is expected within one week of such outreach. In cases where the HOD is not available to lead this function, they can delegate to a consultant physician within the department.
• Be present for M&M presentations especially for cases from the department
• Review and approve relevant medical reports regarding significant outcomes before submission to the medical director and management
• Like every consultant, attend M&Ms where the HOD is the managing consultant.
• Provide expert medical advice to patients, healthcare organizations on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Develop and implement clinical guidelines and protocols to improve patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Provide or supervise expert management of patients according to internationally recognized specialist guidelines

Candidate Profile

• Completion of a recognized medical school program and obtaining an MBBS.
• Completion of a residency program in a chosen specialty, leading to a specialist qualification.
• Must be a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians or the National Postgraduate College of Nigeria in the different sub-specialties.
• Five years Post Fellowship experience will be an advantage.
• Holding an active medical license to practice in the region or country of employment.
• Ongoing participation in CPD programs to stay updated with the latest medical advancements and maintain competency.
• Experience in conducting clinical research, and contributing to medical journals.
• Several years of pre-residency clinical experience, typically 5-10 years.
• Additional experience or fellowship training in a subspecialty area, allowing for further expertise in a narrower field.
• Experience in teaching medical students, residents, or junior doctors, and mentoring other healthcare professionals.
• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to integrated patient care, and working effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Participation in clinical research, contributing to advancements in their field and staying at the forefront of medical knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience in providing compassionate, patient-centered care, including complex decision-making and managing patient relationships.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://rjolad.com/job-application/