Clinical Officer - Anesthetist at Jacaranda Health

Job Description

• Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care ( medical and surgical-anesthesia) to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics;
• Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment;
• Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
• Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
• The Clinical Officer is to coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients.
• Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be
  undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy.
• Provide advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health.
• A maximum of 30 min response time for emergencies on scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Anesthesia Option).
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
• Hold a valid practicing license.
• Position holder should have at least 2 years’ experience working as a licensed Clinical Officer – Anesthetist in a busy maternity institution and experience in working in a start up maternity facility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Key Competencies

• Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment