Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct patient consultations, take medical histories, perform physical examinations and establish appropriate clinical diagnoses.
Treatment and Patient Management: Prescribe and administer appropriate treatment, manage common acute and chronic conditions, and monitor patient progress within the approved scope of practice.
Emergency Management and Referrals: Provide initial emergency care, stabilise patients where necessary and coordinate timely referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities.
Clinical Investigations: Request, review and interpret relevant laboratory and diagnostic investigations to inform treatment decisions.
Patient Education and Counselling: Provide health education, counselling and preventive care guidance to promote patient wellbeing and treatment compliance.
Clinical Records and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records, prescriptions, treatment notes and clinical reports.
Clinical Quality and Safety: Uphold infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, professional ethics and applicable healthcare regulations.
Teamwork and Service Delivery: Collaborate with nurses, laboratory personnel and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care, efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
Must hold a valid practicing license.
3 - 5 years of post-graduation clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient, hospital or corporate clinic setting.
Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and emergency management.
Good communication, interpersonal and patient-handling skills.
Computer literacy and familiarity with electronic medical records will be an added advantage.