Medicas Hospital Healthcare Jobs in Mampong, Akuapem
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
The purpose of the Physician Assistant is to provide comprehensive primary health services under supervision in support of the total effort of the health care delivery system with a view to achieve equity in coverage and quality care.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
Job Title: Physician Assistant (Medical)
Grade: Physician Assistant (Medical)
Responsible To: Medical Director
Accountable To: Medical Director
Job Summary
- Work as a member of Medical Team to provide health care and to monitor and evaluate patient care.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and health care staff to ensure optimum care for clients/patients.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- Assess and prioritize patients presenting at Health Centre/polyclinic or hospital, according to their medical needs
- Undertake confidential patient consultations consisting of:
- History taking,
- Assessment and
- Diagnosis
- Initiate and implement care plan for patients
- Accurately and legibly record patients’ care and management packages
- Assist in providing interventions
Emergency surgical invasive procedures
- Administration of emergency therapies etc
- Assist in the performance of minor surgical procedures:
- Incision of boils,
- Suturing of wounds.
- Dressing of wounds, when necessary.
- Participate in:
- Ward rounds
- Clinical meetings
- Morbidity/mortality meetings
- General staff meetings etc
- Offer primary care to patients with mental health problems and refer as appropriate.
- Perform relieving duties at Health Centers and relevant health facilities when necessary.
Community Work
- Participate in the outreach community health activities within the catchment’s area
- Facilitate community involvement in health programmes
- Contribute to maternal and child welfare, family planning programmes and health education talks within the community.
- Assist in the collection and reporting on data socio/epidemiological morbidity and mortality.
Communication and Working Relationships
- Maintain effective communication with colleagues and other professional groups and clients.
- Participate in dissemination of information on health programmes to staff and clients in the facility
- Participate in multi-professional meetings and conferences as required.
- Promote and safeguard the interest and well being of the patients and visitors at all times.
Personal and People Development
- Develop and maintain continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands in the area of primary health services
- Monitor own performance against agreed objectives and standards.
- Keep log of own performance and in-service training log for purposes of appraisal.
Research Responsibilities
- Undertake surveys.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Take care of own safety and that of other colleagues and clients as appropriate.
- Work in compliance with all Medicas Hospital health and safety requirements and attend relevant training to update knowledge in line with Medicas Hospital Health and Safety policy.
Quality Assurance
- Comply with all Medicas Hospital Quality Assurance Policy guidelines and work within the prescribed quality standards for the clinical services.
- Act as a role model in quality improvement, offering advice and support to others.
- Keep up-to-date with quality developments relevant to area of work and related services
Required Skills or Experience
- Prospective candidates must possess the following qualities;
- Be willing to work additional hours
- Work excellently under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
- A valid license from the Medical and Dental Council
Job Location : Mampong Akuapem
« Go back to the jobs list
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
The purpose of the Physician Assistant is to provide comprehensive primary health services under supervision in support of the total effort of the health care delivery system with a view to achieve equity in coverage and quality care.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
Job Title: Physician Assistant (Medical)
Grade: Physician Assistant (Medical)
Responsible To: Medical Director
Accountable To: Medical Director
Job Summary
- Work as a member of Medical Team to provide health care and to monitor and evaluate patient care.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and health care staff to ensure optimum care for clients/patients.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- Assess and prioritize patients presenting at Health Centre/polyclinic or hospital, according to their medical needs
- Undertake confidential patient consultations consisting of:
- History taking,
- Assessment and
- Diagnosis
- Initiate and implement care plan for patients
- Accurately and legibly record patients’ care and management packages
- Assist in providing interventions
Emergency surgical invasive procedures
- Administration of emergency therapies etc
- Assist in the performance of minor surgical procedures:
- Incision of boils,
- Suturing of wounds.
- Dressing of wounds, when necessary.
- Participate in:
- Ward rounds
- Clinical meetings
- Morbidity/mortality meetings
- General staff meetings etc
- Offer primary care to patients with mental health problems and refer as appropriate.
- Perform relieving duties at Health Centers and relevant health facilities when necessary.
Community Work
- Participate in the outreach community health activities within the catchment’s area
- Facilitate community involvement in health programmes
- Contribute to maternal and child welfare, family planning programmes and health education talks within the community.
- Assist in the collection and reporting on data socio/epidemiological morbidity and mortality.
Communication and Working Relationships
- Maintain effective communication with colleagues and other professional groups and clients.
- Participate in dissemination of information on health programmes to staff and clients in the facility
- Participate in multi-professional meetings and conferences as required.
- Promote and safeguard the interest and well being of the patients and visitors at all times.
Personal and People Development
- Develop and maintain continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands in the area of primary health services
- Monitor own performance against agreed objectives and standards.
- Keep log of own performance and in-service training log for purposes of appraisal.
Research Responsibilities
- Undertake surveys.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Take care of own safety and that of other colleagues and clients as appropriate.
- Work in compliance with all Medicas Hospital health and safety requirements and attend relevant training to update knowledge in line with Medicas Hospital Health and Safety policy.
Quality Assurance
- Comply with all Medicas Hospital Quality Assurance Policy guidelines and work within the prescribed quality standards for the clinical services.
- Act as a role model in quality improvement, offering advice and support to others.
- Keep up-to-date with quality developments relevant to area of work and related services
Required Skills or Experience
- Prospective candidates must possess the following qualities;
- Be willing to work additional hours
- Work excellently under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
- A valid license from the Medical and Dental Council
Job Location : Mampong Akuapem